Buffalo Bulls vs UMass Minutemen Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs UMass Minutemen

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, MA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Minutemen (+17.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The UMass Minutemen (0-6) will compete against the Buffalo Bulls (3-3) at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Buffalo opens this contest as 17.0-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 44.

The Buffalo Bulls come into this game with a record of 3-3 for this year. In their last game, the Bulls stepped onto the field against the Eastern Michigan Eagles and took home the win by a score of 31-30. In the game, they tallied 70 plays which gave them 387 yds. The Buffalo Bulls ended up running the ball 31 different times and had 115 yards, earning them an average of 3.7 yards per attempt. In the running game, the Bulls conceded 227 yds on 54 tries, which averages out to 4.2 yds per rush allowed. Buffalo relinquished 19 completions on 31 attempts for a total of 168 yards, and a completion rate of 61.3%.

The Bulls have racked up 2,099 yards in total for the season. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, Buffalo has compiled 9 touchdowns via the pass and 10 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 6 different times. Buffalo has accounted for 115 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 26 infractions for 240 yards. As a unit they maintain an average of 165.2 yards in the run game which is 58th in Division 1. Regarding scoring, the Buffalo Bulls hold an average of 25.2 points per outing.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Bulls are giving up 1,209 yds which ranks them 48th in D-1. They are allowing 201.5 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 58.5%. Overall, they are granting 344.2 yards/outing putting them 53rd in college football. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 8 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for an average of 3.6 yards per running attempt and 142.7 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 856 rushing yards through 6 games. The Bulls are ranked 52nd in D-1 concerning team defense, conceding 21.3 PPG.

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The Minutemen head into this matchup 0-6 for this season. When they last played, the Minutemen walked away with a loss by a score of 42-6 against the Kent State Golden Flashes. UMass gave up 42 rushing attempts for 151 yards (3.6 yds per rush). The Minutemen passing defense conceded a completion rate of 60.0%, surrendering 179 yds on 12 out of 20 passing. The Minutemen finished the game with a total of 271 yards on 82 plays (3.3 yards per play). UMass ran the football for 1.3 yards per tote, finishing with 44 yds on 33 carries.

The UMass Minutemen have an average of 239.0 yards per outing, which is good for 136th in the country. The UMass offense has accrued 275 yds of penalties on 33 violations, which is 98th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 58.3 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 350 yards for the year. They have tossed 6 picks while losing 1 fumbles and they have been able to earn 91 1st downs. Concerning how much they score, the Minutemen are ranked 136th in the country with an average of 9.7 PPG. During the season thus far, the Minutemen have racked up 1,084 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 180.7 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 111th in Division 1.

UMass has given up a total of 1,109 rushing yards (184.8 yards per contest) and 10 touchdowns on the ground on the year. They have given up 18 touchdowns via the pass and 237.2 yards per game, which puts them in 91st in college football. This year, they have surrendered 221 total points. They have earned 2 fumbles and 3 interceptions for the year. The Minutemen defense has taken the field for 420 plays, which is good for 96th in D-1. The Minutemen are allowing 36.8 points per game, which has them ranked 130th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Minutemen college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Minutemen +17.0

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