Ball State vs Buffalo Basketball Odds

The Cardinals will play the Bulls on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ball State and Buffalo are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, Ball State currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Buffalo is 99.33.
Away Ball State - Ball State starts this game with a 0-5 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Buffalo - Buffalo meets Ball State boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Ball State currently ranks 3rd (0.000) in the MAC Conference, with Buffalo now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Ball State has a 0.308 overall win percentage, with Buffalo matching up with a 0.857 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Ball State currently possesses 4-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Buffalo has tallied a 12-2 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus! Ball State (4-9) faces Buffalo (12-2) on Saturday.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Ball State 0-1, Buffalo 2-0 in MAC.

Ball State won last game, Buffalo on 3-game streak. Who will win? Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Cardinals at Bulls Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Buffalo
+6.5 -105 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -115 BetMGM Bet

Buffalo has a -6.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Ball State has a +6.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Ball State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
143.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	143.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Ball State	Favorite Buffalo
+240 BetMGM Bet	-300 BetMGM Bet

Buffalo is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Buffalo at BetMGM. Ball State is the +240 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $240 on Ball State. 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, January 3rd, 2026?

Buffalo is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ball State vs Buffalo College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ball State vs Buffalo College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Buffalo is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Buffalo 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	+6.5 -105 -6.5 -115

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Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +6.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Buffalo - Buffalo bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -6.5 Buffalo favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ball State at Buffalo Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Buffalo First to 5 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Ball State Buffalo First to 10 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	+125 -175 Bet
Ball State Buffalo First to 15 Points 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	+135 -190 Bet
Ball State Buffalo Game to Overtime 1/03/26 2:00pm EST	Yes +875 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ball State, Buffalo
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Buffalo	14-7	0.667	6-4	6-3	4-5	+5	0.444	W1
Ball State	7-13	0.350	5-4	1-8	3-5	+5.5	0.375	W3

Ball State & Buffalo Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Ball State Championship Odds

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Buffalo Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Buffalo YR: futures available

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

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, January 3rd, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for 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.

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