Pitt allowed Buffalo only 5 offensive rebounds, with Baye Ndongo collecting 12 defensive boards in 33 minutes. Penn State scored 15 second-chance points against Chattanooga.
The Nittany Lions grabbed 15 offensive rebounds in that game and shot 6-for-23 from three. Pitt limiting those extra attempts is the strongest matchup reason for Under 155.5.
The Panthers have allowed 57 points to Rider and 61 to Buffalo in their first two games. Buffalo finished with just 14 points in the paint and 3 second-chance points.
Pitt's own offense shot 20-for-54 from the field and 5-for-23 from three against Buffalo. Its 80 points included 35 made free throws.