Buffalo vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Aug 2025
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, August 28. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
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.
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:
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.
There are ways to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Totals. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if their selection wins.
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Player Prop Picks
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.
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.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
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.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
20
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30
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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
At betting odds of -1111 with the sportsbooks, Minnesota are regarded as 92% likely to win this college game. The market suggests that Buffalo are least likely to win at +680.
The spread is currently 16.5, with the total points line at 42.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 42.5, this selection is available at -110.
Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.
Darius Taylor is priced at +210 when it comes to First TD Scorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of -303 to score a touchdown at anytime.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
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Minnesota Sitting on Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home
Minnesota own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 27.30 points per contest and conceding 19.50.
Buffalo have built a run of three straight road victories. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 19.30 points per contest and conceding 26.90.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O43.5 | U43.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Home Stats |
5-5 | 46.80 | 27.30 | 19.50 | 6 | 4 | |
 Buffalo Away Stats |
5-5 | 46.20 | 19.30 | 26.90 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
- U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Buffalo Bulls Stats
Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
|
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Michigan
|
9 | 4 | 307 | 237 | 70 | 6-1 | 3-3 | 5W |
Ohio
|
8 | 4 | 344 | 275 | 69 | 6-0 | 2-4 | 2W |
Toledo
|
8 | 4 | 379 | 146 | 233 | 6-0 | 2-4 | 4W |
Central Michigan
|
7 | 5 | 286 | 272 | 14 | 4-1 | 3-4 | 1L |
Miami (OH)
|
7 | 6 | 326 | 286 | 40 | 4-2 | 3-4 | 1L |
Akron
|
5 | 7 | 267 | 329 | -62 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 1W |
|
Buffalo
|
5 | 7 | 288 | 282 | 6 | 2-5 | 3-2 | 3L |
Kent State
|
5 | 7 | 255 | 403 | -148 | 3-2 | 2-5 | 1W |
Ball State
|
4 | 8 | 190 | 358 | -168 | 4-1 | 0-7 | 3L |
Eastern Michigan
|
4 | 8 | 289 | 357 | -68 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 1L |
Bowling Green
|
4 | 8 | 246 | 291 | -45 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 1W |
Northern Illinois
|
3 | 9 | 205 | 292 | -87 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 2L |
UMass
|
0 | 12 | 133 | 463 | -330 | 0-6 | 0-6 | 12L |
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