Buffalo aims to extend its four-game winning streak when it visits Ball State in a pivotal Mid-American Conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Bulls sit one game behind Ohio atop the MAC standings, while the Cardinals trail Buffalo by two games.
Betting Odds
Buffalo enters as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 51.5 for the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The Bulls are -115 on the money line (risk $115 to win $100), while Ball State is priced at +106.
Team Form
After dropping three of its first five games, Buffalo has rattled off four consecutive victories, the last three by a single possession. The Bulls overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Miami (OH) 34-31 in overtime on November 3, fueled by wide receiver Chance Morrow's 199-yard performance. Ball State had its two-game winning streak snapped in a 31-30 overtime loss at Massachusetts last week, where a missed extra point proved decisive. Freshman running back Jalen Bonds rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. The Cardinals are 2-3 in conference play, three games behind Ohio (5-0).
Series History
Ball State holds an 11-3 all-time edge, but Buffalo claimed a 51-48 win in the most recent meeting in 2024.
Key Players
Quarterback Jason Wright has been productive during Buffalo's surge, throwing for 358 yards and two touchdowns while adding two rushing scores in the overtime win over Miami (OH). The Bulls are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games overall.
Prediction
SportsLine's projection model forecasts a 31-25 Buffalo victory, with the Bulls covering the spread in 59% of simulations.
