Pittsburgh Panthers defeat Buffalo Bulls 80-61: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Buffalo Bulls 61, Pittsburgh Panthers 80

The Pittsburgh Panthers beat the Buffalo Bulls 80-61 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Petersen Events Center. The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 17.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 150.5, with 141 points combined.

Buffalo Bulls vs. Pittsburgh Panthers final score and game recap

The Pittsburgh Panthers won by 19 points.

Who covered the spread in Buffalo Bulls vs. Pittsburgh Panthers?

The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread as 17.5-point favorites, winning by 19 points.

The spread opened at Pittsburgh Panthers -16.5 and closed at Pittsburgh Panthers -17.5.

Did Buffalo Bulls vs. Pittsburgh Panthers go over or under the total?

The game went under: 141 points combined against a closing total of 150.5, under by 9.5.

The total opened and closed at 150.5.

Buffalo Bulls vs. Pittsburgh Panthers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Buffalo Bulls at +1300 and the Pittsburgh Panthers at -2800. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Panthers a 93% favorite. The Pittsburgh Panthers won as the favorite at -2800: $3.57 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Pittsburgh Panthers between the open and the close, and they covered.

This result left the Buffalo Bulls 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight losses for the Buffalo Bulls.

This result left the Pittsburgh Panthers 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

What's next for Buffalo Bulls and Pittsburgh Panthers?

Next for the Buffalo Bulls: the Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions at home on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the Pittsburgh Panthers: the Penn State Nittany Lions at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.