Utah Running Utes vs Colorado Buffaloes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The second day of the conference in Las Vegas is coming to a close with a quarterfinal matchup between the 6th-seeded Utah and the 3rd-seeded Colorado. Utah had a dominant 90-57 win over Arizona State in the first round, while Colorado closed out their regular season with a 73-57 victory over Oregon State. Utah holds a slight 21-19 lead in the all-time series between the schools, with the teams splitting their two meetings this season. Colorado enters as the betting favorite at -3.5, and the line has remained steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Running Utes +148 | Buffaloes -170

Spread: Running Utes +3.5 (-110) | Buffaloes -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 63%.

Utah Running Utes

Utah dominated Arizona State in their opening round Pac-12 Tournament matchup, improving their overall record to 19-13 and conference record to 9-11. The Utes led by as many as 35 points in the game, thanks to shooting 59.3% from the field and making 12 three-pointers. Cole Bajema led the team with 22 points. Overall, Utah ranks 63rd in scoring offense, averaging 78.7 points per game, while defensively they allow 72.7 points per game, ranking 227th. The team has solid contributors such as Branden Carlson, Gabe Madsen, and Deivon Smith. However, they are struggling at the free-throw line, converting only 65.1% of attempts. Craig Smith's team holds a power ranking of 112 and is ranked 57th in offensive efficiency, shooting 47.01% from the field and 36.02% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Utah allows opponents to shoot 42.43% from the field and 33.65% from three-point range. The team averages 39.09 rebounds per game and 17.28 assists. Worster is sidelined with a leg injury since January. Be sure to check out the best betting offers from top sportsbooks for Utah games. Red dubs 🔴 pic.twitter.com/qXNJ7qH9q6