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Read Article Albany NY vs. Buffalo prediction: Buffalo favored to win in college football Week 1 [2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Dimers' simulation model projects an 89.3% win probability for Buffalo at Broadview Stadium.
Buffalo will face Albany NY in Week 1 college football action at Broadview Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Dimers' proven college football model projects Buffalo as the most likely winner in this Albany NY vs. Buffalo prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons..
Albany NY vs. Buffalo prediction and odds
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Albany NY vs. Buffalo, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Buffalo an 89.3% chance of beating Albany NY. Our predicted final score has Buffalo winning 33-15.
According to our model, Albany NY (+18.5) has a 52.5% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 47.5 points has a 55.8% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Albany NY +18.5 (-112) / Buffalo -18.5 (-108)
- Moneyline: Albany NY +850, Buffalo -1111
- Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-110/-110)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Albany NY +18.5 @ -112 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Albany NY @ +850 via BetRivers
- Total: Over 47.5 @ -110 via ESPN BET
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 47.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Thursday's college football matchup between Buffalo and Albany NY at Broadview Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Albany NY vs. Buffalo
- Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Broadview Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Buffalo, with an 89.3% win probability, will likely beat Albany NY in Thursday's college football matchup.
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