Buffalo vs UMBC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Buffalo vs UMBC

The Buffalo Bulls go up against the UMBC Retrievers, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Tuesday, December 9.

UMBC should give a good account of themselves against Buffalo and the prediction is to back them on the spread. The +1.5 looks attractive and -108 is available.

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Buffalo Bulls lost their previous game, being beaten at home to St. Bonaventure Bonnies 77-69.

UMBC Retrievers got the win in their last game. A 73-66 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Bucknell Bison.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Buffalo	8-1	699	633	66	5-1	3-0	1L
UMBC	6-3	676	633	43	4-0	2-3	1W

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Buffalo vs UMBC Prediction & Picks

This Buffalo vs UMBC betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Our best bet is UMBC at +1.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat would mean our pick at odds of -108 lands a really nice return for this college contest.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making basketball predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our college hoops picks.

Key Buffalo vs UMBC stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by UMBC in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by UMBC in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by UMBC in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.

UMBC +1.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

UMBC +1.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Buffalo 68 - 71 UMBC

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to UMBC landing a 71-68 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Buffalo vs UMBC Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The betting odds about UMBC winning is +110, with Buffalo priced up at -130 to achieve victory. There is a 48% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 146.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 146.5, then the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

Buffalo

-130

UMBC

+110

Point Spread

Buffalo -1.5

-112

UMBC +1.5

-108

Total Points

Under 146.5

-112

Over 146.5

-108

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Buffalo Stats

UMBC Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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America East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UMBC	6-3	676	633	43	4-0	2-3	1W
Vermont	6-5	866	828	38	2-3	4-2	1W
Albany	3-7	750	737	13	3-2	0-5	1L
New Hampshire	3-7	704	715	-11	3-1	0-6	1W
UMass Lowell	3-7	736	799	-63	2-1	1-6	1L
Binghamton	3-7	654	726	-72	3-3	0-4	1L
Bryant	3-7	626	706	-80	3-0	0-7	1L
NJIT	3-7	638	801	-163	1-1	2-6	6L
Maine	0-11	649	785	-136	0-3	0-8	11L

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	8-0	763	534	229	7-0	1-0	8W
Kent State	8-1	874	741	133	7-1	1-0	8W
Buffalo	8-1	699	633	66	5-1	3-0	1L
Akron	8-2	954	748	206	6-1	2-1	3W
Bowling Green	7-3	883	658	225	6-2	1-1	1W
UMass	6-3	704	641	63	5-2	1-1	3W
Toledo	5-4	756	701	55	3-2	2-2	1L
Eastern Michigan	5-4	640	652	-12	3-1	2-3	1L
Western Michigan	5-5	767	783	-16	4-1	1-4	2W
Ball State	3-6	586	626	-40	3-1	0-5	1L
Central Michigan	3-6	668	708	-40	3-1	0-5	2L
Northern Illinois	3-6	661	718	-57	2-1	1-5	3L
Ohio	3-6	665	729	-64	3-4	0-2	2W

• 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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