Saturday, September 19, 2015

FAU Stadium

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The Buffalo Bulls take on the Florida Atlantic Owls on Saturday at FAU Stadium. The opening line for this game has both teams even and the over/under was set at 63.5.

The Bulls are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record, are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September, and are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. They are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game, are 11-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win. The over is 5-1 in the Bulls last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game, is 9-2 in their last 11 non-conference games, and is 4-1 in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

The Owls are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game, are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September, and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss, are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The over is 4-0 in the Owls last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home, is 4-0 in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game, and is 5-1 in their last 6 home games.

Buffalo is averaging 32.5 points per game on the offensive side of the ball. They are completing 23 passes per game on 32 attempts for a 71.9 percent completion percentage and average 230 yards in the passing department per game. The Bulls are running for an average of 140.5 yards per game on 38 attempts for an average of 3.7 yards per carry. They also run 70 plays per contest and average 5.3 yards per play for an average of 370.5 yards per game. The Bulls are averaging 19.5 first downs per game and they accumulate 81.5 penalty yards per game via 10.5 penalties.

Buffalo gives up an average of 128 passing yards and 20.5 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 13.5 completions per game on 26 attempts for a completion percentage of 51.9. The Bulls give up 170.5 rushing yards per contest on 37 carries for a 4.6 average per carry. Buffalo gives up 298.5 total yards per game including 4.7 yards per play. They force 1.5 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 6 penalties per game that total 60.5 yards as a unit.

Florida Atlantic is putting 32 points on the board per game on the offensive side of the ball. They complete 21 passes per game on 34.5 attempts for a 60.9 percent completion percentage and average 214.5 yards in the passing department for each outing. The Owls run for an average of 261.5 yards per game on 47 attempts for an average of 5.6 yards per carry this season. They also run 81.5 plays per game and average 5.8 yards per play for a total of 476 yards per game. The Owls get an average of 26 first downs per game and they average 100.5 penalty yards per game via 10.5 penalties.

Florida Atlantic gives up 362 passing yards per outing and 45.5 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 21.5 completions on 34.5 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 62.3. The Owls give up 210 rushing yards per game on 47.5 carries for an average of 4.4 yards per carry. Florida Atlantic gives up 572 total yards per game including an average of 7 per play. They create an average of 2 turnovers per game and 6 penalties for 45 yards each game.

Buffalo Betting Trends

Buffalo is 1-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Buffalo has an ATS record of 2-0-0 this season

Florida Atlantic Betting Trends

Florida Atlantic is 2-0-0 against the over/under so far this season

Florida Atlantic has an ATS record of 1-1-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Buffalo

09/13/15 LB Jarrett Franklin Back "?" Saturday vs. Florida Atlantic
09/13/15 S Jordan Collier Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Florida Atlantic
09/13/15 OG Roubbens Joseph Leg "?" Saturday vs. Florida Atlantic
09/05/15 DE Zach Smekal Knee out for season
09/02/15 Backup RB Devin Campbell Back out indefinitely

Florida Atlantic

09/13/15 QB Jaquez Johnson Ankle injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Buffalo U
09/13/15 RB Jay Warren Undisclosed injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Buffalo U
09/13/15 C Roman Fernandez Illness "?" Saturday vs. Buffalo U
09/10/15 LB Robert Relf Shoulder out for season
08/29/15 WR Derek Moise Knee out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Buffalo

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