Ball State vs Buffalo Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ball State vs Buffalo

The Ball State face the Buffalo Bulls, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 3.

Get with Buffalo with a -8.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -114 to enjoy a solid win when they go head to head with Ball State.

Ball State claimed a victory in their previous game. A 93-30 home win occurred against Earlham Quakers.

Buffalo Bulls won last time out by a 81-67 scoreline. It was on the road against Northern Illinois Huskies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ball State beat Buffalo in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 80-66 scoreline. Ball State have beaten Buffalo on three consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 matchups, they have lost 6 of the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W

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Ball State vs Buffalo Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Ball State vs Buffalo with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Buffalo should be taken against the spread at -8.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college matchup. Back them at the odds of -114 that are available.

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Key Ball State vs Buffalo stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Buffalo in 3 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Buffalo -8.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Buffalo -8.5 @ -114 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ball State 62 - 75 Buffalo

There’s the chance to back the Bulls in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 75-62 victory in their favor.

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Ball State vs Buffalo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 76% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -323 betting odds about Buffalo triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about Ball State.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 143.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 143.5 can find odds of -114 available.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Ball State

+250

Buffalo

-323

Point Spread

Ball State +7.5

-110

Buffalo -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 143.5

-114

Over 143.5

-106

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Ball State Stats

Buffalo Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 130.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 59.00 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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