Minnesota vs Buffalo Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 1 2025

NCAA football action on Thursday includes the Minnesota Golden Gophers playing the Buffalo Bulls.

We've got you covered, in terms of the most important information regarding NCAA football betting lines, before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Minnesota vs Buffalo Odds & Spread

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• Moneyline: Minnesota: (-1205) | Buffalo: (+720)
• Spread: Minnesota: -17.5 (-102) | Buffalo: +17.5 (-120)
• Total: 43.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

Minnesota vs Buffalo Betting Trends

• Minnesota covered the spread nine times in 13 games last year.
• Minnesota covered every time (2-0) as a 17.5-point or higher favorite last year.
• Last season, six of Minnesota's 13 games went over the point total.
• Buffalo beat the spread seven times in 12 games last year.
• Buffalo had no wins ATS (0-1) as underdogs of 17.5 points or greater last season.
• Last year, eight of Buffalo's 12 games hit the over.

Minnesota vs Buffalo Prediction & Pick

All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Golden Gophers win (92.7%)

Minnesota vs Buffalo Point Spread

Minnesota is favored by 17.5 points versus Buffalo. Minnesota is -102 to cover the spread, while Buffalo is -120.

Minnesota vs Buffalo Over/Under

The Minnesota-Buffalo game on Aug. 28 has been given an over/under of 43.5 points. The over is -110 and the under is -110.

Minnesota vs Buffalo Moneyline

The moneyline numbers for Minnesota vs. Buffalo reveal Minnesota as the favorite (-1205) and Buffalo as the underdog (+720).

Minnesota vs. Buffalo Points Insights

• The average implied total for the Golden Gophers last season was 26.1 points, 4.9 fewer points than their implied total of 31 points in Thursday's game.
• The 28.7-point average implied total last season for the Bulls is 15.7 more points than the team's 13-point implied total in this matchup.

Minnesota vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Game day: Thursday, August 28, 2025
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Fox Sports 1
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium

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