Central Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs Buffalo

The Central Michigan Chippewas square off against the Buffalo Bulls, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Central Michigan look a value pick at +6.5 on the spread. The underdogs could beat Buffalo and the -110 about this selection makes plenty of appeal.

Central Michigan Chippewas were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 83-81 reverse against Kent State Golden Flashes.

Buffalo Bulls lost on the road in their last game. Akron Zips won 99-85.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Central Michigan had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 73-69 win over Buffalo. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight Buffalo victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Buffalo	16-12	2207	2124	83	7-7	9-5	1L
Central Michigan	9-19	2067	2152	-85	8-4	1-15	1L

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Central Michigan vs Buffalo Prediction & Picks

Our Central Michigan vs Buffalo betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Central Michigan should be able to battle hard and our pick is that they will cover the line in this college game. It’s set at a more than generous +6.5 and you can get -110.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Central Michigan vs Buffalo stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by CMU in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by CMU in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by CMU in 2 consecutive games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Buffalo in 2 consecutive games against CMU.

CMU +6.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Central Michigan +6.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan 76 - 79 Buffalo

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take the Bulls to win 79-76. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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Central Michigan 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Buffalo are -303 favorites to win and that means a 75% chance of landing a victory. Central Michigan are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +240.

The current spread is 6.5 and total points is 150.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 150.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

CMU

+240

Buffalo

-303

Point Spread

CMU +6.5

-114

Buffalo -6.5

-106

Total Points

Under 150.5

-110

Over 150.5

-110

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Central Michigan Stats

Buffalo Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 82.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 75.90 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)	29-0	2634	2142	492	16-0	13-0	27W
Akron	24-5	2606	2166	440	15-2	9-3	5W
Kent State	20-8	2355	2256	99	14-3	6-5	1L
Buffalo	16-12	2207	2124	83	7-7	9-5	1L
Bowling Green	16-13	2368	2082	286	11-7	5-6	3L
Toledo	15-13	2275	2162	113	10-4	5-9	2W
Ohio	15-13	2160	2146	14	11-6	4-7	2W
UMass	15-14	2338	2239	99	10-6	5-8	5L
Western Michigan	10-19	2169	2304	-135	7-7	3-12	1L
Northern Illinois	9-18	1912	2059	-147	6-5	3-13	2L
Central Michigan	9-19	2067	2152	-85	8-4	1-15	1L
Ball State	9-19	1855	1971	-116	7-7	2-12	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-19	1969	2082	-113	6-6	3-13	2L

• 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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