Ball State vs Buffalo Basketball Odds

The Cardinals will play the Bulls on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:00 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Ball State and Buffalo are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Ball State currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Buffalo is 95.33.
  • Away Ball State - Ball State starts this game with a 3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Buffalo - Buffalo meets Ball State boasting a 5-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Ball State currently ranks 6th (0.375) in the MAC Conference, with Buffalo now standing 7th (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Ball State has a 0.450 overall win percentage, with Buffalo matching up with a 0.350 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Ball State currently possesses 9-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Buffalo has tallied a 7-13 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Gather 'round, muggles! Ball State, 9-11, faces Buffalo, 7-13, on February 1st.

Ball State, 3-5 MAC, lost 2 straight. Buffalo, 2-6 MAC, won last game.

Conference records important for tournament seeds. Review tables for best bets. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM.

Ball State and Buffalo futures odds and current standings listed below. Expect magic!

Best Cardinals at Bulls Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo
Favorite

Ball State
Ball State has a +1 -130 point spread at BetRivers PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Buffalo has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM PA. Buffalo is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetRivers has the best over line of 150.5 points. Risk $129 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 154.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo
Favorite

Ball State
Ball State is the -120 moneyline favorite. Risk $120 to win $100 on Ball State at BetRivers. Buffalo is the +125 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $125 on Buffalo. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ball State vs Buffalo College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, 2025?

Ball State is a +1 -130 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Buffalo is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ball State vs Buffalo College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, 2025?

The best over line is 150.5 -129 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $129 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 154.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ball State vs Buffalo College Basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, 2025?

Ball State is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Buffalo is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Ball State
Buffalo
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Underdog Buffalo - Buffalo bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Buffalo underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Ball State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ball State at Buffalo Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Ball State
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First to 5 Points
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Buffalo
First to 10 Points
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-135-105Bet
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First to 15 Points
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ball State, Buffalo
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Ball State14-130.5198-54-77-7+60.500W1
Buffalo8-190.2965-83-113-11+100.214L3

Ball State & Buffalo Futures Odds

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Ball State Championship Odds

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Buffalo Championship Odds

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Ball State & Buffalo Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Buffalo College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 4:00 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ball State vs Buffalo Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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