Colorado Favored to Win College Basketball Game Against California in PAC-12 Conference

Game outlook

This content highlights an upcoming college basketball game between Colorado and California in the PAC-12 Conference. The teams have a history of splitting the season series, with the home team emerging victorious in both games. California won their last encounter as underdogs. For this game, Colorado is favored to win with a spread of -6.5, and the total points expected is set at 150.5. Notably, the betting favorite has changed, with Colorado opening at -5 but currently at -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buffaloes -187 | Golden Bears +157

Spread: Buffaloes -3.5 (-110) | Golden Bears +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 65%.

Colorado Buffaloes

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered consecutive losses to the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats in their recent games. The Buffaloes currently hold a record of 10-4, with an 8-7-0 against-the-spread (ATS) record. Unfortunately, their road record stands at 0-3, with an ATS record of 0-3-0. Despite these setbacks, the Buffaloes rank 33rd according to KenPom and 39th in the Bart Torvik rankings. In the game against Arizona State, Colorado managed to narrow the deficit in the second half after the Sun Devils held a six-point lead at halftime. However, the Buffaloes struggled in the second half, particularly in three-point shooting and free-throw attempts. Overall, the Buffaloes have displayed strong offensive statistics this season, ranking 9th in both field-goal percentage (50.6%) and three-point shooting (39.5%). They also have a solid free-throw percentage of 77.1%, ranking 19th in the nation. It should be noted, however, that the Buffaloes rank low in three-point attempts per game, placing 338th with an average of 17.2 attempts. In the recent loss, KJ Simpson led the team with 23 points, while J'Vonne Hadley contributed 19 points and demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy throughout the season. Defensively, the Buffaloes allow opponents to convert 43.45% of their field goals and 72.35% of free throws. They have struggled to defend against three-point shots, allowing opponents to make 33.97% of their attempts. On the positive side, the Buffaloes average 28.87 defensive rebounds per game and rank 28th in this category. Additionally, they record an average of 10.67 defensive assists and commit 12.67 turnovers per game. In terms of power ranking, Colorado currently holds the 238th position. Offensively, they are ranked 50th, scoring an average of 81.20 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 166th, allowing an average of 71.20 points per game. With an ATS record of 7-7-1, the Buffaloes have a balanced performance in terms of point spreads. In conclusion, although the Colorado Buffaloes faced disappointment in their recent games, they possess notable offensive efficiency and display