Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington St. Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a matchup on the Palouse in the Pacific Northwest, two opponents are set to face off on the hardwood in search of a victory. Colorado, who recently secured a 98-81 road win against Washington, enters the game as the betting favorite. Washington State, on the other hand, earned a 79-57 victory at home against Utah. In their previous encounters, Colorado has dominated the series with a 19-7 advantage and has emerged victorious in the last two matchups. The Buffaloes opened as favorites at -2, but the current line stands at Colorado -1.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buffaloes -111 | Cougars -110

Spread: Buffaloes -1 (-110) | Cougars +1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 53%.

Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado recently won their fourth consecutive game against Washington, achieving a double-digit victory. This win improved their overall record to 15-5 on the season and moved them into second place in the Pac-12 conference with a 6-3 record. Colorado took control of the game with an 8-3 run, breaking a tie at 21-21 to go up 29-24 and maintained their lead for the rest of the game. They were ahead by nine at halftime and extended their lead to as much as 21 points in the second half. The team's strong shooting contributed to their success, with a 55% field goal percentage and six three-pointers made out of 13 attempts. Additionally, they capitalized on 26 out of 28 free throw attempts and outperformed Washington in rebounding, with a 38-22 advantage. J’Vonne Hadley stood out for the Buffaloes, scoring 24 points in the game. Throughout the season, Colorado has shown consistency in their offensive performance, averaging 81.9 points per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. They also excel in rebounding, averaging 37.8 rebounds per game, and distribute the ball effectively with an average of 17.1 assists per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.8 points per game, which ranks 151st in the nation. Tristan da Silva is the team's second-leading scorer and contributes in rebounding, KJ Simpson, Cody Williams, and J'Vonne Hadley also contribute as secondary scoring options. Eddie Lampkin Jr., Julian Hammond III, RJ Smith, Luke O'Brien, and Assane Diop play important roles as rotation players for Colorado. The team's shooting percentages are impressive, with a 50.5% field goal percentage, ranking them sixth in the nation. They also perform well from beyond the arc, making an average of 6.7 three-pointers per game with a 39.5% shooting percentage, ranking them 11th in the nation. At the free-throw line, they have a success rate of 78.5%, ranking them sixth in Division I. Unfortunately, RJ Smith is out for the rest of the year due to a leg injury. things we love to see: LOB threeeees 👌 📺 Pac-12 Network pic.twitter.com/kLeqNFtIiU