Buffalo Bulls – March Madness Team Predictions, Odds and Preview 2016

No. 14 South – Buffalo Bulls (Overall: 20-14, Conf: 10-8)

Team Strengths:

The Bulls are hoping for a deeper run in the NCAA National Tournament than they did last year when they got bounced out right in the first round. To do that, Buffalo will need its rebounding to be just as good as it has all season long. The Bulls are averaging 38.9 boards per game. Unlike other teams, they have their defensive and offensive rebounding balanced out, ranking 74^th and 63^rd in the nation, respectively. Rebounding aside, the Bulls’ aggressiveness is also reflected on offense, as they attempt 24.8 free throws per game, good enough for 34^th most overall.

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Team Weaknesses:

Defense is a big question mark for Buffalo, as the team lets opponents score 75.9 points per game. Their perimeter defense needs some major fix as they are allowing 7.4 threes per contest. They also fumble the leather a lot with 13.8 turnovers per game.

Team Stats:

Category	Stat	NCAA Rank
Points Per Game	76.6	189
Rebounds Per Game	38.9	46
Blocks Per Game	3.5	154
3-Point Percentage	33.5%	230
Free Throw Percentage	70.9%	132

Starting Lineup:

Position	Name	PPG
F	Willie Conner	12.1
F	Ikenna Smart	3.3
G	Lamonte Bearden	13.6
G	Jarryn Skeete	8.0
G	Blake Hamilton	13.1

Writer’s Prediction:

Buffalo goes home after the first round.

 

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