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Wed 18 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM ET
Central Michigan Chippewas
5-5 · 1-3 awayLLLWW
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Buffalo Bulls
7-3 · 4-1 at homeWWWWW
Our model's predicted score: Buffalo Bulls 25 – Central Michigan Chippewas 21.4

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls Prediction & Picks · Wed 18 Nov

Model updated Nov 15, 6:02AM UTC

Our model graded 5 markets for Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls and backs Over 42.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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Game markets graded
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Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Over 42.5 total points
Over 42.5 Total Points
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win48.7%
The price says49.9%

The model graded 5 markets for Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Wed 18 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM ET.

Wednesday 18 November 2026: Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Total Points Over 42.5 Lean49% chance -110
Total Points Members only Lean49% chance Members
Spread Members only Lean48% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean40% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Buffalo Bulls are the model's favourite to beat Central Michigan Chippewas, with a 58% chance to win. Predicted score: Buffalo Bulls 25 – Central Michigan Chippewas 21.4. Kick-off Wed 18 Nov, 7:30 PM ET. Best bet: Over 42.5 at -110.
How they've been scoring this season
Central Michigan ChippewasBuffalo Bulls
Won-lost5-57-3
Points scored per game20.624.3
Points allowed per game22.124.1
On the road / at home1-3 away4-1 at home
Last 5 gamesLLLWWWWWWW
Their games average 45.6 total points this season.
From the 10 Central Michigan Chippewas and 10 Buffalo Bulls games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Buffalo Bulls about 6 in 10 to win. Now: about 6 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Chippewasabout 4 in 10$2.25 (+125)$2.16 (+116)
Buffalo Bullsabout 6 in 10$1.80 (-125)$1.80 (-125)

On this game the bookies keep about $5.30 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 12 books we check.

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What matters in this game

Rest, form and schedule
  • Central Michigan Chippewas won 2 straight games up to Wednesday 11 November. Buffalo Bulls won 5 straight games up to Wednesday 11 November.
  • On Wednesday 11 November, Central Michigan Chippewas beat Sacramento State Hornets 28-7 at home. On Wednesday 11 November, Buffalo Bulls beat Ball State Cardinals 28-7 on the road.
  • In their 5 games up to Wednesday 11 November, Buffalo Bulls gave up 17.6 points a game, down from 24.1 across the season.
  • Home teams won 224 of the 363 college football games in our 2026 study, about 6 in 10. See the study

From this season's final scores.

Game picks

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Market intelligence for this game

Line move · best book · closing line
The market drifted away from Central Michigan Chippewas on this game.

Line movement

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Central Michigan Chippewas

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Buffalo Bulls

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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The preview

Written 16 Nov

Buffalo Bulls vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction & Picks

On Thursday 19 November 2026, Buffalo Bulls play Central Michigan Chippewas in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 42.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 42.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Thursday 19 November 2026, Buffalo Bulls host Central Michigan Chippewas in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 42.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 42.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Buffalo Bulls -2.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Thursday 19 November 2026, Buffalo Bulls host Central Michigan Chippewas in college football. The bet we are looking at is Buffalo Bulls -2.5 Point Spread. On this line Buffalo Bulls give up 2.5 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 2.5. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Buffalo Bulls to Win (-125)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Thursday 19 November 2026, Buffalo Bulls host Central Michigan Chippewas in college football. The bet we are looking at is Buffalo Bulls Moneyline. This one only needs Buffalo Bulls to win the game. It was priced at -125 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -125 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Buffalo Bulls v Central Michigan Chippewas. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Central Michigan Chippewas @ Buffalo Bulls — what the model found

Our model graded 5 betting markets for Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls — 5 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 5 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Central Michigan Chippewas @ Buffalo Bulls — where the money went

Since betting opened on Central Michigan Chippewas at Buffalo Bulls, the market has moved away from Central Michigan Chippewas across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Moneyline — Central Michigan Chippewas▼ Money drifted off this
Moneyline — Buffalo Bulls▲ Money came for this
Spread — Central Michigan Chippewas -2.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Buffalo Bulls 2.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Central Michigan Chippewas 1.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Buffalo Bulls -1.5▲ Money came for this
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Central Michigan Chippewas @ Buffalo Bulls — model preview

Buffalo Bulls v Central Michigan Chippewas, 19 November 2026. Top of the list: Over 42.5 Total Points. Our model likes 3 bets in this game.

On Thursday 19 November 2026, Buffalo Bulls play Central Michigan Chippewas in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 42.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 42.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Thursday 19 November 2026, Buffalo Bulls host Central Michigan Chippewas in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 42.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 42.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Chippewas vs Bulls, or as Bulls vs Chippewas. The next scheduled game is Wednesday 18 November 2026. The model has generated 5 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls: game facts

When it starts and how they have been going

Central Michigan Chippewas play Buffalo Bulls on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Kick-off is 7:30 PM ET. It is a college football game.

Central Michigan Chippewas: last 5 results

  1. 11 Nov 2026Wonvs Sacramento State Hornets 28-7
  2. 4 Nov 2026Wonat Eastern Michigan Eagles 35-7
  3. 24 Oct 2026Lostvs Miami (OH) RedHawks 27-28
  4. 17 Oct 2026Lostvs Western Michigan Broncos 14-21
  5. 10 Oct 2026Lostat Ohio Bobcats 14-31

Buffalo Bulls: last 5 results

  1. 11 Nov 2026Wonat Ball State Cardinals 28-7
  2. 3 Nov 2026Wonat Miami (OH) RedHawks 34-31
  3. 24 Oct 2026Wonvs Bowling Green Falcons 31-24
  4. 17 Oct 2026Wonvs Massachusetts Minutemen 25-18
  5. 10 Oct 2026Wonat Toledo Rockets 23-8

Quick answers

When is Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls? Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls is on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Kick-off is 7:30 PM ET.

How have Central Michigan Chippewas and Buffalo Bulls done lately? Central Michigan Chippewas won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold. Buffalo Bulls won 5 and lost 0 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Buffalo Bulls: the season so far

From every final score this season

Central Michigan Chippewas are 5-5 this season and Buffalo Bulls are 7-3. Buffalo Bulls are 4-1 at home. Central Michigan Chippewas are 1-3 on the road. Buffalo Bulls score 24.3 points a game and let in 24.1. Central Michigan Chippewas score 20.6 and let in 22.1. Buffalo Bulls games have averaged 48 points in total; Central Michigan Chippewas games have averaged 43. Buffalo Bulls have won their last 5.

SeasonCentral Michigan ChippewasBuffalo Bulls
Won-lost5-57-3
At home4-24-1
On the road1-33-2
Points scored a game20.624.3
Points let in a game22.124.1
Points scored at home24.525.0
Points scored away14.823.6
Against winning sides1-52-2
Current runWon 2Won 5
Biggest win35-7 at Eastern Michigan Eagles28-7 at Ball State Cardinals
Heaviest loss52-3 at Miami Hurricanes55-13 at Penn State Nittany Lions

Teams they have both played

  • Against Miami (OH) RedHawks: Buffalo Bulls won 34-31 on the road; Central Michigan Chippewas lost 27-28 at home.
  • Against Western Michigan Broncos: Buffalo Bulls lost 17-20 at home; Central Michigan Chippewas lost 14-21 at home.

Rest before this game

Buffalo Bulls last played on Wednesday 11 November, 7 days before this game. Central Michigan Chippewas last played on Wednesday 11 November, 7 days before.

Quick answers

How are Buffalo Bulls doing this season? Buffalo Bulls are 7-3 this season: 4-1 at home and 3-2 on the road.

How many points do Central Michigan Chippewas score a game? Central Michigan Chippewas score 20.6 points a game this season and let in 22.1, across 10 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

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