California vs Colorado Basketball Picks 1-10-24

The Colorado Buffaloes and Cal Golden Bears face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Haas Pavilion. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Colorado vs California prediction.

Colorado Already Slumping

Colorado got out to a fast start to the season, but they are really struggling heading into this game. Colorado has lost two games in a row and they need to end that streak here. In the last game against Arizona State, the offense scored 73 points but the defense gave up 76 points and that led to the three point loss. KJ Simpson was the top player for Arizona State putting up 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Colorado on the season is averaging 81.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 49th and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Colorado will take on USC after this one.

California Coming Off a Huge Win

California has had their issues this season, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. California gave up only 57 points to UCLA and that was the difference. Jaylon Tyson was the top player putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists. California on the season is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 76.3 points per game. The defense for this team has been an issue overall. Jaylon Tyson has been the top player for California averaging 20.1 points while shooting 50.2 percent from the field. 

Colorado vs California Betting Prediction

California is coming off a win, but they are going to struggle here. California overall is averaging 76.3 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. Colorado is averaging 81.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. California’s offense isn’t going to have their best day and California is going to get the job done here. Back Colorado against the spread.