Buffalo vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Aug 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Buffalo vs Minnesota

Buffalo clash with Minnesota in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 08:00 on Friday 29 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect Points Between Buffalo and Minnesota

The total line looks to be on the low side at 43.5. There’s a strong chance that Minnesota and Buffalo will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at 1.87.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Buffalo Bulls got the win in their previous game. A 26-7 triumph occurred at Thomas Robinson Stadium when playing Liberty Flames.

Minnesota Golden Gophers won last time out by a 24-10 scoreline. It was against Virginia Tech Hokies at Bank of America Stadium.

Buffalo vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks

Get set for Buffalo vs Minnesota with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of points being racked up during this college football matchup, with our pick being Over 43.5 points in total. Odds of 1.87 look worth taking for this outcome.

We only make our college football picks after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Buffalo vs Minnesota stats:

• The 43.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Buffalo games.
• The 43.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Buffalo games.
• The 43.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Minnesota games at home.
• The 43.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Minnesota games at home.
• The 43.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Minnesota games at home.

Over 43.5 Probability

The top betting apps are suggesting that our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Drake Lindsey Over 216.5 Passing Yards 1.88

The odds for Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) to exceed 216.5 passing yards are 1.88. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.

Latest Drake Lindsey Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

5.60

First

23.00

Passing Yards

Over 205.5

1.88

Under 205.5

1.88

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Darius Taylor Over 95.5 Rushing Yards 1.88

You can back Darius Taylor (Minnesota) at 1.88 to rack up over 95.5 rushing yards. We feel confident that he’ll cover the Player Rushing Yards line, which looks generous.

Latest Darius Taylor Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

1.37

First

3.40

Rushing Yards

Over 100.5

1.88

Under 100.5

1.88

Correct Score Prediction

Buffalo 20 - 30 Minnesota

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Gophers to achieve a 30-20 win and hopefully this goes close.

Buffalo vs Minnesota Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Minnesota Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

At betting odds of 1.08 with the sportsbooks, Minnesota are regarded as 93% likely to win this college game. The market suggests that Buffalo are least likely to win at 8.20.

The spread is currently 17.5, with the total points line at 43.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 43.5, this selection is available at 1.87.

Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Buffalo

8.20

Minnesota

1.08

Point Spread

Buffalo +17.5

1.89

Minnesota -17.5

1.93

Total Points

Under 43.5

1.95

Over 43.5

1.87

Darius Taylor Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

Darius Taylor is priced at 3.40 when it comes to First TD Scorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of 1.37 to score a touchdown at anytime.

Touchdown

Darius Taylor (Minnesota)

First TD

3.40

Anytime TD

1.37

Logan Loya (Minnesota)

First TD

8.50

Anytime TD

2.50

Javon Tracy (Minnesota)

First TD

8.50

Anytime TD

2.50

Jameson Geers (Minnesota)

First TD

11.00

Anytime TD

3.30

Victor Snow (Buffalo)

First TD

16.00

Anytime TD

3.90

Cam Davis (Minnesota)

First TD

21.00

Anytime TD

4.70

Jalen Smith (Minnesota)

First TD

21.00

Anytime TD

6.50

Nik McMillan (Buffalo)

First TD

23.00

Anytime TD

5.50

Drake Lindsey (Minnesota)

First TD

23.00

Anytime TD

5.60

Drew Biber (Minnesota)

First TD

36.00

Anytime TD

9.50

Jasaiah Gathings (Buffalo)

First TD

41.00

Anytime TD

9.50

Chance Morrow (Buffalo)

First TD

51.00

Anytime TD

10.50

Lamar Sperling (Buffalo)

First TD

76.00

Anytime TD

12.00

Evan King (Buffalo)

First TD

101.00

Anytime TD

20.00

Ryan Daly (Buffalo)

First TD

101.00

Anytime TD

23.00

Receiving Yards

Javon Tracy (Minnesota)

Over 47.5

1.88

Under 47.5

1.88

Logan Loya (Minnesota)

Over 40.5

1.88

Under 40.5

1.88

Victor Snow (Buffalo)

Over 38.5

1.88

Under 38.5

1.88

Nik McMillan (Buffalo)

Over 34.5

1.88

Under 34.5

1.88

Jameson Geers (Minnesota)

Over 22.5

1.88

Under 22.5

1.88

Rushing Yards

Darius Taylor (Minnesota)

Over 100.5

1.88

Under 100.5

1.88

Minnesota Sitting on Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home

Minnesota own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 27.30 points per contest and conceding 19.50.

Buffalo have built a run of three straight road victories. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 19.30 points per contest and conceding 26.90.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O43.5	U43.5
Minnesota Home Stats		5-5	46.80	27.30	19.50	6	4
Buffalo Away Stats		5-5	46.20	19.30	26.90	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
• U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Bulls Stats

Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 60.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 43.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.10 pts and allowed 28.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.30 pts and allowed 26.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 44.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 46.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 43.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.80 pts and allowed 20.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.30 pts and allowed 19.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Rutgers	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Nebraska	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Minnesota	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wisconsin	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ball State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bowling Green	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Buffalo	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Central Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Eastern Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kent State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Massachusetts	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Miami (OH)	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Illinois	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Toledo	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Western Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-