Buffalo vs Western Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2025

Our Best Wager is WMU Against The Spread

Western Michigan at -8.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -110 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they go up against Buffalo.

Buffalo Are 8 From 10 on the H2H

Buffalo Bulls lost on the road in their previous game. Bowling Green Falcons won 79-61.

Western Michigan Broncos won their last game 94-83. This was a road victory against Kent State Golden Flashes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Michigan have beaten Buffalo in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 82-77 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 91-72. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Buffalo win eight times.

Buffalo vs Western Michigan Prediction & Picks

Western Michigan 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 -110 that are available.

The college basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Buffalo vs Western Michigan stats:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in any of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in 8 consecutive games on the road.

WMU -8.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you want to secure a bigger possible payout on your bet, there’s the option to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which line you think will be covered.

Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Buffalo 68 - 79 Western Michigan

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Broncos to win 79-68 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

Buffalo vs Western Michigan 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.

WMU Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

Sportsbooks’ favorites Western Michigan are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -455 about them triumphing means a 82% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Buffalo are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +330.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 154.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 154.5 at -108.

There’s a chance to back WMU at -230 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Buffalo are available at +165.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Buffalo

+330

WMU

-455

Point Spread

Buffalo +8.5

-108

WMU -8.5

-112

Total Points

Under 154.5

-108

Over 154.5

-111

Player Props & Micro Betting

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Stats

Western Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 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 150.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.90 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 83.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 home games