The Cardinals will play the Bulls on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024. The matchup takes place at UB Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 12 matchup at 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2024 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 12 action features a matchup between Ball State and Buffalo, kicking off at UB Stadium on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ball State has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Buffalo is 96.33.
- Away Ball State - As Week 12 looms, Ball State currently has a 1-4 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Buffalo - Buffalo has a 3-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 12. They currently rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Ball State ranks 7th (222) in the MAC Conference, with Buffalo currently ranking 8th (218) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Ball State stands 2nd (350) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. Buffalo sits at 6th (261) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 12 of the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Ball State has a 3-6 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Buffalo currently 5-4 for the 2024 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the morning to ya! Ball State battles Buffalo in a clash of titans!
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 - Week 12 showdown at UB Stadium!
Ball State: 95.00 Power Ranking. Buffalo: 96.33 Power Ranking. Who will prevail?
Ball State stands at 3-6, while Buffalo boasts a 5-4 record. Who will triumph?
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers. See this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline. Let the games begin!
Best Cardinals at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Buffalo |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Buffalo |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Buffalo is a -3.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Buffalo is a -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Ball State
Buffalo
11/12/24 7:00pm EST | +3.5 -110-3.5 -110 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Buffalo - Buffalo bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Buffalo favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ball State at Buffalo Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Ball State
Buffalo
First Team To Score
11/12/24 7:00pm EST | +115-150Bet |
Ball State
Buffalo
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
11/12/24 7:00pm EST | +120-175+10000Bet |
Ball State
Buffalo
Game to Overtime
11/12/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Ball State
Buffalo
Both Teams Score 10+
11/12/24 7:00pm EST | Yes -2000No +850Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ball State
Buffalo
Both Teams Score 20+
11/12/24 7:00pm EST | Yes -190No +145Bet |
Ball State
Buffalo
Both Teams Score 30+
11/12/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +310No -450Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 12 | Ball State vs Buffalo Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 | BUFF 51, BALL 48 (OT) UB Stadium | Buffalo by 3 |
| 2021 Week 13 | Buffalo vs Ball State Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 | BALL 20, BUFF 3 Scheumann Stadium | Ball State by 17 |
| 2020 Week 16 | Ball State vs Buffalo Friday, December 18th, 2020 | BALL 38, BUFF 28 Ford Field | Ball State by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Buffalo | 6-2 | 0.750 | 8 | 4 | 349 | 336 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W4 |
| Ball State | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 304 | 481 | 2-3 | 1-6 | L4 |
Ball State & Buffalo Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ball State YR: futures available
Buffalo Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Buffalo YR: futures available
Ball State & Buffalo Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 2 | Missouri State vs Ball State | BALL 42, MOST 34 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Ball State vs Miami (FL) | MIA 62, BALL 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs Central Michigan | CMU 37, BALL 34 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison | JMU 63, BALL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | WMU 45, BALL 42 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Kent State | BALL 37, KENT 35 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Ball State vs Vanderbilt | VAN 24, BALL 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Northern Illinois vs Ball State | BALL 25, NIU 23 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Miami (OH) vs Ball State | M-OH 27, BALL 21 Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Ball State vs Buffalo | BUFF 51, BALL 48 (OT) Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Bowling Green vs Ball State | BGSU 38, BALL 13 Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Ohio | OHIO 42, BALL 21 Friday, November 29th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Lafayette vs Buffalo | BUFF 30, LAF 13 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Buffalo vs Missouri | MIZ 38, BUFF 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | UMass vs Buffalo | BUFF 34, MASS 3 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Buffalo vs Northern Illinois | BUFF 23, NIU 20 (OT) Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs UConn | CONN 47, BUFF 3 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Toledo vs Buffalo | BUFF 30, TOL 15 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Buffalo | WMU 48, BUFF 41 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Buffalo vs Ohio | OHIO 47, BUFF 16 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 41, AKR 30 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Ball State vs Buffalo | BUFF 51, BALL 48 (OT) Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan | BUFF 37, EMU 20 Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Buffalo | BUFF 43, KENT 7 Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 |
| Bowls | Buffalo vs Liberty Bahamas Bowl Presented By Atlantis Resorts | Saturday, January 4th, 2025 11:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ball State vs Buffalo College Football Game
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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 Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ball State vs Buffalo Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ball State vs Buffalo Game.
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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.