The Leopards will play the Bulls on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. The matchup takes place at UB Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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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 Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Lafayette and Buffalo scheduled to matchup at UB Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Lafayette had a 99.00 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Buffalo in the 2023 season was 97.00.
- Away Lafayette - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Lafayette had a 5-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Patriot Conference for away team wins.
- Home Buffalo - Buffalo finished the 2023 regular season with a 1-5 record as a home team. They ranked 5th in the MAC Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Lafayette wound up 2nd (360) in the Patriot Conference, with Buffalo ranked 4th (251) for points scored in the 2023 MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Lafayette finished 6th (280) in the Patriot Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Buffalo wound up 3rd (329) in the 2023 MAC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Lafayette had a 9-3 regular season overall record, with Buffalo notching a 3-9 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
It's a showdown at UB Stadium as Lafayette takes on Buffalo Thursday night!
Lafayette comes in strong with a 9-3 record ready to dominate Buffalo's 3-9 standing.
Don't miss the action-packed game and be sure to bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com. Review the odds below and get ready for some intense college football action!
Best Leopards at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Lafayette | Favorite Buffalo |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Lafayette | Favorite Buffalo |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Buffalo is a -3.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Lafayette is a +3.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 43.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -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 Lafayette is a +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lafayette
Buffalo
8/29/24 7:00pm EDT | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog Lafayette - Lafayette bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Lafayette 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 $86.96 at -115 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.
Lafayette 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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Lafayette
Buffalo
8/29/24 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Lafayette vs Buffalo Thursday, August 29th, 2024 | BUFF 30, LAF 13 UB Stadium | Buffalo by 17 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Patriot | |||||||||
| Lafayette | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 65 | 0-0 | 1-1 | W1 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 51 | 1-0 | 0-1 | L1 |
Lafayette & Buffalo Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Lafayette Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Lafayette YR: futures available
Buffalo Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Buffalo |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Lafayette vs Buffalo | BUFF 30, LAF 13 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Saturday, September 14th, 2024 1:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Buffalo vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs UConn | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | Toledo vs Buffalo | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Buffalo | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Buffalo vs Ohio | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Akron | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Ball State vs Buffalo | Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan | Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Kent State vs Buffalo | Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Lafayette 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 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT, 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 Lafayette vs Buffalo Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Lafayette 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.