Kent State vs Buffalo Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kent State vs Buffalo

The Kent State Golden Flashes face the Buffalo Bulls, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Tuesday, January 13.

Wagering on the totals provides lots of value at -105. The line is set at 163.5 and we’d be surprised if Kent State and Buffalo’ combined points total exceeds that amount.

Kent State Golden Flashes were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 87-85 reverse against Central Michigan Chippewas.

Buffalo Bulls were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 91-80 reverse against Ohio Bobcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Kent State and Buffalo saw the former win. It was a 68-49 scoreline. Kent State have enjoyed six consecutive wins against Buffalo. They’ve landed 7 victories from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L

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Kent State vs Buffalo Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Kent State vs Buffalo betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

The Unders looks the way to go for this college matchup. The line looks too high at 163.5 and odds of -105 could favor bettors who go below that total.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.

Key Kent State vs Buffalo stats:

• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kent State games on the road.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Kent State games on the road.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Buffalo games at home.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Buffalo games.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Buffalo games.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 games between these teams.

Under 163.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 163.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kent State 79 - 80 Buffalo

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Bulls landing a 80-79 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Kent 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.

Buffalo are on offer at +110 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Kent State available at -132. The sportsbooks award a 57% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 163.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 163.5, then the odds are -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

Kent State

-132

Buffalo

+110

Point Spread

Kent State -1.5

-114

Buffalo +1.5

-106

Total Points

Under 163.5

-110

Over 163.5

-110

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Kent State Stats

Buffalo Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 166.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 163.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.80 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 163.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 74.90 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)	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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