The Buffalo Bulls (3-3) square off against a conference opponent when they visit the UMass Minutemen (0-6) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in a MAC clash.

The Bulls are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -15.5) versus the Minutemen. The over/under for this game is 46.5 points.

Read on for our preview for this this contest between the Bulls and the Minutemen, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Buffalo vs. UMass betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bulls (-15.5)
• Moneyline: Bulls (-769), Minutemen (+538)
• Total: 46.5 points

Buffalo vs. UMass betting info and stats

Buffalo, in six games with a spread this season, is 2-3-1 against the spread. Buffalo has covered the spread once when the favorite by at least 15.5 points (a 1-1 ATS record). Buffalo has won three of its four games played as the moneyline favorite this season. UMass, in six games with a set spread this season, has gone 1-5-0 against the spread. When UMass is the underdog by 15.5 points or more, it is 1-1 ATS. UMass has played as an underdog on the moneyline three times this season, losing each game.

Buffalo vs. UMass recent stats and trends

Buffalo Bulls

• Buffalo is winless against the spread (0-2-1) and 1-2 overall during its past three matchups.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• Buffalo’s past three outings have ended with an average of 49.7 points scored. That’s 3.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.

UMass Minutemen

• UMass is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall over its past three matchups.
• In all three of those games, the final combined score was under the set total.
• UMass’ past three games have ended with an average of 51.5 points scored. That’s 5.0 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Buffalo vs. UMass key players

Buffalo Bulls

• Ta’Quan Roberson has 934 pass yards for Buffalo, completing 58.6% of his passes and collecting eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 166 rushing yards (33.2 ypg) on 35 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Al-Jay Henderson, has carried the ball 112 times for 418 yards (69.7 per game) and four touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 163 receiving yards on 18 catches with one touchdown through the air.
• This season, Lamar Sperling has carried the ball 29 times for 191 yards (47.8 per game) and one touchdown.
• Victor Snow’s leads his squad with 410 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 29 catches (out of 40 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
• Nik McMillan has reeled in 15 passes while averaging 30.5 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Dion Crawford leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 37 tackles.
• Khalil Murdock is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 60 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
• Mitchell Gonser has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 27 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.

UMass Minutemen

• AJ Hairston leads UMass with 517 yards on 55-of-109 passing with one touchdown compared to three interceptions this season.
• Rocko Griffin has run for 165 yards on 35 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Brandon Hood has run for 106 yards across 39 carries, scoring one touchdown.
• Jacquon Gibson has registered 36 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 358 (71.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 59 times.
• Donnie Gray has racked up 183 receiving yards (30.5 yards per game) on 14 receptions.
• Jake McConnachie’s 13 receptions (on 26 targets) have netted him 129 yards (25.8 ypg).
• Marques White has 3.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Timmy Hinspeter has 55 tackles, 2.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.