| MATCHUP | Kent State Golden Flashes | Buffalo Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-4 | 13-3 |
| Spread | -1.5 -108 | +1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -122 | +102 |
| Total | Over 163.5 (-115) | Under 163.5 (-105) |
| Where | Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY | |
| When | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Buffalo Bulls Preview
Buffalo Bulls have a 13-3 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in MAC. They have a 6-1 home record and are coming off a 91-80 away loss against Ohio. Their previous three games were an 85-72 home win against Ball State, an 81-67 away win against Northern Illinois and a 92-63 home win against PSBH.
Offensively, Buffalo averages 79.9 points per game, while allowing 71.8 points per game defensively. The Bulls shoot with 48% from the field and grab 32.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.
Daniel Freitag leads Buffalo in scoring, with an average of 19.5 points per game, while shooting with 43.7% from the field and 81.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.8 rebounds. Ryan Sabol adds a team-high 3.1 assists per game.
Kent State Golden Flashes Preview
Kent State Golden Flashes have a 12-4 record this season and are tied for 5th place in MAC. They have a 1-3 away record and are coming off an 87-85 away loss against Central Michigan. Their previous three games were a 96-93 home win against Bowling Green, a 77-73 home win against Northern Illinois and a 101-60 away loss against Purdue.
Offensively, Kent State averages 90.6 points per game, while allowing 81.9 points per game defensively. The Golden Flashes shoot with 48% from the field and grab 39 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.
Delrecco Gillespie leads Kent State in scoring, with an average of 19.3 points per game, while shooting with 55.9% from the field and 76.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 12.4 rebounds. Cian Medley adds a team-high 6.5 assists per game.
Kent State Golden Flashes @ Buffalo Bulls Betting Trends: January 13, 2026
Why the Buffalo Bulls will win
- Buffalo has won each of its last six night games.
- Kent State has lost three of its last four road games.
- Buffalo has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Why the Kent State Golden Flashes will win
- Kent State has won each of its last 10 Tuesday games.
- Buffalo has lost seven of its last eight home night games against Conference opponents.
- Buffalo has lost the first half in each of its last eight home night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Buffalo’s last 10 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
- Each of Kent State’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 171+ points.
Kent State vs Buffalo Prediction
In this Kent State vs Buffalo Prediction, Kent State is coming as -1 road favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season and have almost identical overall records, but Buffalo has been almost perfect at home, while Kent State has been struggling on the road. Buffalo has been very strong against the spread, with a 10-4 record this season, while Kent State is just 1-5 ATS in its last 5 games and allow 10.1 points per game more than Buffalo, so the value here lies with the home team. Take Buffalo and get the +1 point.