College Football Betting Preview: Buffalo vs Minnesota

Buffalo clash with Minnesota in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday 28 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect Points Between Buffalo and Minnesota

The total line looks to be on the low side at 43.5. There’s a strong chance that Minnesota and Buffalo will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Buffalo Bulls got the win in their previous game. A 26-7 triumph occurred at Thomas Robinson Stadium when playing Liberty Flames.

Minnesota Golden Gophers won last time out by a 24-10 scoreline. It was against Virginia Tech Hokies at Bank of America Stadium.

Buffalo vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks

Get set for Buffalo vs Minnesota with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of points being racked up during this college football matchup, with our pick being Over 43.5 points in total. Odds of -115 look worth taking for this outcome.

We only make our college football picks after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Buffalo vs Minnesota stats:

The 43.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Buffalo games.
The 43.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Buffalo games.
The 43.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Minnesota games at home.
The 43.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Minnesota games at home.
The 43.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Minnesota games at home.

Over 43.5 Probability

The top betting apps are suggesting that our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Drake Lindsey Over 216.5 Passing Yards -114

The odds for Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) to exceed 216.5 passing yards are -114. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.

Latest Drake Lindsey Player Prop Odds

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Passing Yards

Darius Taylor Over 95.5 Rushing Yards -114

You can back Darius Taylor (Minnesota) at -114 to rack up over 95.5 rushing yards. We feel confident that he’ll cover the Player Rushing Yards line, which looks generous.

Latest Darius Taylor Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 43.5

Spread Buffalo +17.5

Passing Yards Drake Lindsey Over 216.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 43.5 points followed by Buffalo to cover the +17.5 spread. We’ve also gone for Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) to have Over 216.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Buffalo

20 - 30 Minnesota logo

Minnesota

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Gophers to achieve a 30-20 win and hopefully this goes close.

Buffalo vs Minnesota 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Minnesota Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

At betting odds of -1250 with the sportsbooks, Minnesota are regarded as 93% likely to win this college game. The market suggests that Buffalo are least likely to win at +740.

The spread is currently 17.5, with the total points line at 43.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 43.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Darius Taylor Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Darius Taylor is priced at +240 when it comes to First TD Scorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of -278 to score a touchdown at anytime.

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Darius Taylor (Minnesota)

Logan Loya (Minnesota)

Javon Tracy (Minnesota)

Jameson Geers (Minnesota)

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Receiving Yards

Javon Tracy (Minnesota)

Logan Loya (Minnesota)

Victor Snow (Buffalo)

Nik McMillan (Buffalo)

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Rushing Yards

Darius Taylor (Minnesota)

Best Betting Offers

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Buffalo

NCAAF Bowls: 04/01 Liberty 7 Buffalo26
NCAAF: 27/11 Buffalo 43 Kent State7
NCAAF: 21/11 Eastern Michigan 20 Buffalo37
NCAAF: 13/11 Buffalo 51 Ball State48
NCAAF: 02/11 Akron 30 Buffalo41

Minnesota

NCAAF Bowls: 04/01 Virginia Tech 10 Minnesota24
NCAAF: 29/11 Wisconsin 7 Minnesota24
NCAAF: 23/11 Minnesota 25 Penn State26
NCAAF: 09/11 Rutgers 26 Minnesota19
NCAAF: 02/11 Illinois 17 Minnesota25

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Bulls Stats

Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 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
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 60.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 43.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.10 pts and allowed 28.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.30 pts and allowed 26.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 44.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 46.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 43.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.80 pts and allowed 20.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.30 pts and allowed 19.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big Ten	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0-0	0-0	-
Rutgers	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio State	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0-0	0-0	-
Nebraska	0-0	0-0	-
Minnesota	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan State	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0-0	0-0	-
Wisconsin	0-0	0-0	-

Mid-American	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	0-0	0-0	-
Ball State	0-0	0-0	-
Bowling Green	0-0	0-0	-
Buffalo	0-0	0-0	-
Central Michigan	0-0	0-0	-
Eastern Michigan	0-0	0-0	-
Kent State	0-0	0-0	-
Massachusetts	0-0	0-0	-
Miami (OH)	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Illinois	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio	0-0	0-0	-
Toledo	0-0	0-0	-
Western Michigan	0-0	0-0	-