Arizona Wildcats (18-5) vs. Colorado Buffaloes (16-7)
February 10, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado Buffaloes +1; Over/Under: 159
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The Arizona Wildcats and Colorado Buffaloes face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Coors Events Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Arizona vs Colorado prediction.
Arizona Coming off Triple Overtime Win
Arizona comes into this game off a triple overtime win over the Utah Utes. In the second half of that game the defense gave up 51 points and that led to the defeat. Pelle Larsson had a strong game putting up 27 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. Arizona is averaging 89.7 points while their defense is giving up 73.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 229th. Caleb Love has been the top player and is averaging 18.9 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from behind the three point line.
Colorado Coming off a Big Win
Colorado in the last game faced off against Arizona State and they were able to secure the 82-70 victory. J’Vonne Hadley put up 19 points and 11 rebounds. Colorado is averaging 80.7 points while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 40th but in this game it’s going to come down to the defense. If the defense struggles this is going to be a very long game. KJ Simpson is averaging 19.4 points while shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from behind the three point line. Colorado will play against UCLA after this one.
Arizona vs Colorado Betting Prediction
Arizona is coming off the triple overtime game and those extra 15 minutes is going to make them have tired legs. Colorado is averaging 80.7 and I am not sold on this Arizona defense stepping up. They are giving up 73.2 points and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Colorado is going to get close to 85 points, and that will be enough for them to get the job done. Back Colorado against the spread.
