5*
(NCAAB) Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh, 12/07/2016 2:00 PM, Score: 79 - 84
Point Spread: -12.50 | -110.00 Pittsburgh (Home)
Result: Loss
The Buffalo Bulls are coming off back to back road losses against Creighton and Saint Bonaventure, and things don't get any easier for the Bulls as they head into their third consecutive road game. Fatigue has to be a concern for Buffalo coming into this matchup, especially when considering how hard this squad plays on a nightly basis. The Bulls have been challenging themselves so far this season standing 4-4 overall with their best win coming by 2 points against Weber State. This group is picked to finish in the mid-tier of the MAC this season and Blake Hamilton leads the charge averaging 17.6 points. The Pitt Panthers bring in a new coaching staff this season and fortunately for the fans and coaches the cupboard isn't bare as this group has the pieces to compete for a spot in the NCAA tournament this year. It'll be interesting to see where this program goes in the future after having a lot of success under head coach Dixon. Pitt has opened the year 6-2 overall with some of their better wins coming against Marquette, Yale, and Maryland. Pitt is coming off an upset defeat losing to Duquesne the other day by a final of 55-64 in what was by far the worst offensive performance of the year for the Panthers. The Panthers will have the best two players on the court today with Young and Artis who's both averaging around 20 points per game. The Panthers will have the home court advantage here and some incentive to bounce back coming off the terrible offensive performance in their last game. PITT WINS BIG!