Buffalo vs Ball State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Nov 2026
Buffalo vs Ball State Predictions
If you agree that Ball State can push Buffalo to the wire, then back the underdogs against the spread here. The +2.5 makes lots of appeal at -110.
We’ve locked in our preferred wagers for Buffalo vs Ball State, featuring our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Skip directly to the dedicated sections below for the complete analysis of each pick.
Buffalo vs Ball State Preview
Buffalo go up against Ball State at Scheumann Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Wednesday, November 11.
Buffalo Bulls have won four on the spin, triumphing 34-31 (OT) in their previous game. This was on the road against Miami-Ohio Redhawks at Fred Yager Stadium.
Ball State Cardinals suffered a defeat in their last game. A 31-30 scoreline occurred on the road at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium against UMass Minutemen.
H2H: Buffalo Claimed Overtime Win in Last H2H
Buffalo triumphed 51-48 (OT) when they last played Ball State. This head-to-head was played at Broadview Stadium. It’s been two Ball State wins in the past 3 games between these teams.
Quarterbacks
Jason Wright
Keldric Luster
Best Bet
We’re confident that Ball State can push for a victory in this college football showdown and the +2.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -110 that they cover the line.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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Ball State +2.5 Probability
The top betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college bet.
There are lots of ways to back Ball State and that includes the Winning Margin lines. Choose from a range of fixed intervals and get rewarded if you’re on the money.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Keldric Luster (Ball State) to rack up over 192.5 passing yards stand at -114. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this QB Passing Yards pick.
The odds for Donovan Hamilton (Buffalo) to go beyond 33.5 receiving yards stand at -114. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with Player Receiving Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Ball State +2.5, Over 51.5 and Keldric Luster (Ball State) to have Over 192.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
28
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31
Ball State
There are massive odds available when it comes to the Cardinals claiming a 31-28 victory. A close battle is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.
Buffalo vs Ball State 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.
There are betting odds of +110 about Ball State winning, with Buffalo currently available at -132. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 57% chance of success.
The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 51.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 51.5, there are odds of -115.
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Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Ball State With Six Wins in Previous Ten Home Games
Ball State have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, putting up 25.50 points on average and giving up 24.60.
Buffalo are 6-4 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 23.20 points on average and giving up 24.70.
The last time the teams met at Scheumann Stadium, Ball State defeated Buffalo 20-3.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O51.5 | U51.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State Home Stats |
6-4 | 50.10 | 25.50 | 24.60 | 4 | 6 | |
 Buffalo Away Stats |
6-4 | 47.90 | 23.20 | 24.70 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
- U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Buffalo Bulls Stats
Ball State Cardinals Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 47.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.10 pts and allowed 26.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 23.20 pts and allowed 24.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 58.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 50.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.00 pts and allowed 35.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.50 pts and allowed 24.60 pts in the last 10 home games
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio
|
7 | 2 | 265 | 195 | 70 | 4-0 | 3-2 | 6W |
Toledo
|
7 | 2 | 319 | 220 | 99 | 4-1 | 3-1 | 3W |
|
Buffalo
|
6 | 3 | 215 | 234 | -19 | 4-1 | 2-2 | 4W |
Western Michigan
|
6 | 3 | 236 | 173 | 63 | 3-1 | 3-2 | 1W |
Miami (OH)
|
5 | 4 | 247 | 240 | 7 | 3-2 | 2-2 | 1L |
Eastern Michigan
|
4 | 6 | 199 | 266 | -67 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 3L |
UMass
|
5 | 4 | 243 | 199 | 44 | 3-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Central Michigan
|
4 | 5 | 178 | 214 | -36 | 3-2 | 1-3 | 1W |
|
Ball State
|
3 | 6 | 206 | 313 | -107 | 2-1 | 1-5 | 1L |
Kent State
|
3 | 6 | 129 | 275 | -146 | 3-1 | 0-5 | 1L |
Bowling Green
|
2 | 7 | 160 | 261 | -101 | 1-3 | 1-4 | 3L |
Sacramento State
|
2 | 8 | 170 | 293 | -123 | 2-4 | 0-4 | 1L |
Akron
|
1 | 8 | 172 | 290 | -118 | 1-3 | 0-5 | 7L |
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