Colorado Buffaloes vs Central Florida Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming Wednesday matchup in the Big 12 features the (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) facing off against the (10-3, 1-1 Big 12). This will be the first meeting between the two teams
Game outlook
The upcoming Wednesday matchup in the Big 12 features the (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) facing off against the (10-3, 1-1 Big 12). This will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2017, as Colorado is in their inaugural season in the Big 12. Colorado is coming off a disappointing road loss to Arizona State, while UCF suffered a tough loss to #7 Kansas. The game is set to take place at 7:00 EST at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, with Central Florida opening as the favorite at -5.5 and the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buffaloes +187 | Golden Knights -228
Spread: Buffaloes +5.5 (-110) | Golden Knights -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Florida will win straight-up is 70%.
Colorado Buffaloes
The Colorado Buffaloes have struggled in Big 12 play, losing their first two games in the league. Despite this, they had some success in non-conference play including an upset win over #2 UConn. Their top scorer is Julian Hammond III, while Trevor Baskin has been a strong contributor off the bench. Defensively, the Buffaloes rank 58th in efficiency and play at an average pace. Offensively, they are ranked 197th, scoring an average of 74.92 points per game. They have had success in shooting from the free-throw line and three-point range but struggle with turnovers. Defensively, Colorado allows an average of 73.30% from the free-throw line and 32.04% from three-point range. Despite their slow start in conference play, the Buffaloes have shown potential and will look to improve in the coming games.