Buffalo vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Nov 2026

Buffalo vs Pittsburgh Predictions

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Buffalo +18.5 @ -110

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We’re expecting Buffalo to keep the scoreline respectable and the spread of +18.5 looks generous at odds of -110 when they play Pitt.

Get our top Buffalo vs Pitt betting recommendations, featuring our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down for the full breakdown and reasoning behind each pick.

Buffalo vs Pittsburgh Preview

The Buffalo Bulls battle the Pittsburgh Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, November 5.

Buffalo Bulls lost on the road in their previous game. Marshall Thundering Herd won 92-65.

Pittsburgh Panthers last game saw them claim a 95-57 home win over Rider Broncs.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Pittsburgh	1-0	95	57	38	1-0	0-0	1W
Buffalo	0-1	65	92	-27	0-0	0-1	1L

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Best Bet

Buffalo look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat in this college matchup and we’re happy to bet them against the spread. The underdogs can comfortably cover +18.5 and this can be backed at -110.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +18.5 line has been covered by Buffalo in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +18.5 line has been covered by Buffalo in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -18.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pitt in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -18.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pitt in 18 of their last 20 games.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Buffalo +18.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Buffalo 70 - 86 Pittsburgh

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Buffalo vs Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh are strong -5000 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 98% chance of claiming victory. At +1400, Buffalo are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

18.5 is the spread and 150.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 150.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

Buffalo

+1400

Pitt

-5000

Point Spread

Buffalo +18.5

-110

Pitt -18.5

-110

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Stats

Pittsburgh Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +18.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -18.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 85.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
California	2-0	199	156	43	2-0	0-0	2W
Florida State	1-0	112	69	43	1-0	0-0	1W
Pittsburgh	1-0	95	57	38	1-0	0-0	1W
Duke	1-0	84	50	34	1-0	0-0	1W
Virginia Tech	1-0	88	54	34	1-0	0-0	1W
Virginia	1-0	89	60	29	1-0	0-0	1W
Boston College	1-0	76	50	26	1-0	0-0	1W
Wake Forest	1-0	83	62	21	1-0	0-0	1W
Georgia Tech	1-0	75	55	20	1-0	0-0	1W
NC State	1-0	83	64	19	1-0	0-0	1W
Syracuse	1-0	74	58	16	1-0	0-0	1W
Louisville	1-0	84	70	14	1-0	0-0	1W
Clemson	1-0	85	72	13	1-0	0-0	1W
SMU	1-0	85	72	13	1-0	0-0	1W
North Carolina	1-0	80	72	8	1-0	0-0	1W
Notre Dame	1-0	74	72	2	0-0	1-0	1W
Miami	0-1	67	77	-10	0-0	0-1	1L

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	1-0	75	61	14	0-0	1-0	1W
UMass	1-0	71	60	11	0-0	1-0	1W
Miami (OH)	1-0	86	77	9	0-0	1-0	1W
Ohio	1-0	86	77	9	0-0	1-0	1W
Central Michigan	1-0	83	78	5	0-0	1-0	1W
Bowling Green	1-0	76	73	3	0-0	1-0	1W
Eastern Michigan	1-0	71	70	1	0-0	1-0	1W
Toledo	0-1	70	71	-1	0-0	0-1	1L
Kent State	0-1	75	85	-10	0-0	0-1	1L
Ball State	0-1	55	67	-12	0-0	0-1	1L
Western Michigan	0-1	49	61	-12	0-0	0-1	1L
Buffalo	0-1	65	92	-27	0-0	0-1	1L

• 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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