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Ball State vs. Buffalo prediction: Buffalo favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Ball State vs Buffalo predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Buffalo and Ball State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Alumni Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Buffalo as the most likely winner of the Ball State vs. Buffalo game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ball State vs. Buffalo prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Ball State and Buffalo 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Buffalo a 74% chance of beating Ball State. Our predicted final score has Buffalo winning 76-69.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Ball State and Buffalo each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Ball State vs. Buffalo odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ball State | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-112) | -6.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +240 | -275 |
| Total | o145.5 (-108) | u145.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ball State vs. Buffalo picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Buffalo -6.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Buffalo | -275 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 145.5 total points.
Ball State vs. Buffalo game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Buffalo and Ball State at Alumni Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ball State vs. Buffalo
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Alumni Arena
Conclusion
We predict Buffalo, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Ball State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Ball State vs. Buffalo insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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