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Colorado vs Arizona 10/16/21 College Football Picks, Odds, Predictions

Arizona Wildcats (0-5) vs. Colorado Buffaloes (1-4)
October 16, 2021 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Buffaloes -7.5 / Arizona Wildcats +7.5; Over/Under: 44.5
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The Colorado Buffaloes meet the Arizona Wildcats week 7 PAC-12 Saturday college football action at Folsom Field in Boulder. The Arizona Wildcats need a win here to rebound from an 0-5 record. The Colorado Buffaloes also need a win to snap a four-game losing streak.

The Arizona Wildcats haven’t won a road game since October 2019. Jordan McCloud is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 481 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions. Stanley Berryhill III and BJ Casteel have combined for 576 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Tayvian Cunningham has 14 receptions. The Arizona Wildcats ground game is averaging 114.6 yards per contest, and Drake Anderson leads the way with 240 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Arizona is allowing 31.6 points and 373.2 yards per game. Anthony Pandy leads the Arizona Wildcats with 42 tackles, Kyon Barrs has 2.5 sacks and Gunner Maldonado has one interception.

The Colorado Buffaloes have split their last six home games. Brendon Lewis is completing 53.3 percent of his passes for 475 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Brenden Rice and Daniel Arias have combined for 187 receiving yards on 14 catches, while Brenden Rice has eight receptions. The Colorado Buffaloes ground game is averaging 139.2 yards per contest, and Jarek Broussard leads the way with 256 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado is allowing 23.8 points and 383.6 yards per game. Nate Landman leads the Colorado Buffaloes with 46 tackles, Na’im Rodman has two sacks and Mekhi Blackmon has one interception.

The Wildcats are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 road games and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The under is 9-4 in Wildcats last 13 games overall. The over is 6-1 in Buffaloes last 7 conference games. The Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Colorado.

I’m not thrilled about backing either of these losing teams, but if we’re going to be fair, the Colorado Buffaloes are the better squad. Colorado has had the tougher schedule, has been more competitive and has a clear edge defensively. The Arizona Wildcats aren’t finishing drives on offense, can’t stop the run defensively, and is ranked 105th in scoring defense. Colorado should win this game comfortably at home.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Colorado Buffaloes -7.5

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