Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This content provides a preview of an upcoming college basketball game between Arizona and Colorado in the PAC12 Conference. The first meeting between the teams resulted in a dominant win for Arizona, and this second encounter is expected to be highly anticipated. Colorado is favored to win, with the opening line at 0 and the current line at Colorado -1. Readers interested in betting on this game can find additional information and odds in this article.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats -104 | Buffaloes -118

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

Total: Over/Under 158.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 54%.

Arizona Wildcats

The Arizona Wildcats emerged victorious in a thrilling triple overtime game against the Utah Utes, extending their winning streak to four games. With a conference record of 9-3, the Wildcats are establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the country. They currently rank fifth in KenPom and sixth in the Bart Torvik rankings. Offensively, Arizona excels, averaging 121.6 points per 100 possessions and ranking 22nd in field goal percentage at 48.7%. Defensively, they allow 94.6 points per 100 possessions, positioning themselves as a strong team on both ends of the court. Although they initially held a significant lead against Utah, the Utes fought back in the second half, forcing the game into overtime. In the end, Arizona prevailed, thanks in part to their solid performance at the free-throw line, where they made 24 of 32 attempts. Pelle Larsson led the team with 27 points, while Caleb Love recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Overall, Arizona boasts a powerful offense, ranking third in scoring with an average of 89 points per game. On defense, they allow an average of 72.05 points per game. The Wildcats exhibit strong shooting percentages, making 48.96% of their field goals and 72.31% of their free throws. They also excel in rebounding, averaging 43.23 rebounds per game. The team's offensive assists and turnovers stand at 18.91 and 12.32 per game, respectively, showcasing their ability to facilitate effective plays while minimizing mistakes. Defensively, they allow opponents to make 42.42% of their field goals and 71.13% of their free throws. Additionally, they limit three-point shots to 34.69% success. The Wildcats gather an average of 31.18 defensive rebounds per game. Their defensive assists and turnovers average at 14.32 and 14.36 per game, respectively. 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙨 at Utah 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/d4Qpv5CfLM