Who's Playing

Buffalo @ Western Michigan

Current Records: Buffalo 6-6; Western Michigan 4-10

What to Know

The Western Michigan Broncos are 1-7 against the Buffalo Bulls since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Tuesday. The Broncos' homestand continues as they prepare to take on Buffalo at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 11 at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The Bulls will be strutting in after a win while WMU will be stumbling in from a loss.

WMU was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last week as they fell 85-79 to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Guard Lamar Norman Jr. did his best for WMU, finishing with 34 points (a whopping 43% of their total).

Meanwhile, Buffalo didn't have too much trouble with the Bowling Green Falcons at home last Wednesday as they won 99-88.

The Broncos are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 3-6 ATS when expected to lose.

WMU is now 4-10 while the Bulls sit at 6-6. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: WMU is stumbling into the contest with the seventh most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 78.4 on average. Buffalo's offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 14th in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 82.5 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: University Arena in Read Fieldhouse -- Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulls are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Broncos, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 13.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Buffalo have won seven out of their last eight games against Western Michigan.

  • Feb 12, 2021 - Buffalo 86 vs. Western Michigan 54
  • Jan 12, 2021 - Buffalo 85 vs. Western Michigan 69
  • Jan 21, 2020 - Buffalo 90 vs. Western Michigan 79
  • Jan 15, 2019 - Buffalo 88 vs. Western Michigan 79
  • Feb 02, 2018 - Buffalo 92 vs. Western Michigan 86
  • Jan 19, 2018 - Buffalo 84 vs. Western Michigan 74
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Buffalo 66 vs. Western Michigan 54
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Western Michigan 91 vs. Buffalo 71