Bahamas Bowl Preview: Buffalo Bulls vs. Liberty Flames

The Bahamas Bowl will feature the Buffalo Bulls (8-4) and Liberty Flames (8-3) on Saturday, January 4 at 11:00 AM ET at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau. The latest college football betting odds show the Bulls favored with a point spread at -2.5 (-115) at Bookmaker.

Buffalo Bulls Betting Preview

The Bulls have great momentum heading into this matchup since they have won their last four games, where they have scored at least 37 or more points in each battle. Their most recent success was a 43-7 blowout over the Kent State Golden Flashes.

With a 26-0 lead to begin the game, the Bull were easily in total control. C.J. Ogbonna had an interception, but completed 14 of 22 passes for 193 yards and had three touchdowns. Al-Jay Henderson had a great performance on the ground with 30 carries totaling 185 yards and a touchdown.

They totaled 446 yards, 26 first downs, and turned it over twice. Defensively they held the Golden Flashes to 208 yards, 10 first downs, and forced a turnover.

The Bulls rank 57th in the nation for averaging 29.1 points a game. On defense they have held opponents to 28.0 points a game and rank 86th. This spread is thin, but they have looked much better during their current win streak.

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Flames are coming off a 20-18 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats, ending their three-game winning streak. Their slow start negatively impacted their momentum for this game, but they did have a 9-0 run in the fourth quarter to make it interesting late.

Kaidon Salter threw it away twice, posting the only turnovers for the team. He completed 12 of 35 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. Quinton Cooley had 19 carries totaling 90 yards to lead their ground attack.

Their offense came in a bit stagnant at 262 yards and 18 first downs. They allowed the Bearkats to get 333 yards, 18 first downs, and forced a turnover. They will need to do a better job defending coming up against the Bulls.

The Flames are 47th in averaging 30.7 points per game. Their defense has held opponents to 23.3 points per game and ranks 50th. This is a good spread, but they have to pick it up on the offensive end against tougher defenses.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The Bahamas Bowl betting odds have been provided by Bookmaker, which favors the Bulls by 2.5-points. Matchup predictions suggest the Flames have a better chance at winning, coming in at 58.2 percent.

The Flames are going to be without several key players including their starting quarterback Salter. The Bulls have a more complete squad and have all the motivation to win here.

Final Pick: Buffalo Bulls -2.5 (-115)