The Northern Colorado Bears need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Colorado Buffaloes look to build on their 7-2 record. Let’s preview this game and give out a Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes prediction.

Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview 

The Northern Colorado Bears beat Cal State Northridge and lost to Texas A&M-Commerce this month. The Northern Colorado Bears are averaging 77.2 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 75.4 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Saint Thomas is averaging 16.9 points and 3.8 assists, while Dejour Reaves is averaging 16.8 points and 4 rebounds. Brock Wisne is the third double-digit scorer and Riley Abercrombie is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Northern Colorado Bears are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Colorado Bears are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game. Northern Colorado is 4-5 in the Big Sky, where Portland State is at the top with an 8-2 record. 

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Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview 

The Colorado Buffaloes rebounded from a loss to Colorado State with wins over Pepperdine and Miami. The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 84.4 points on 52.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 41.8 percent shooting. KJ Simpson is averaging 19.4 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Tristan da Silva is averaging 16.2 points and 2.9 assists. Cody Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Hammond III is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Colorado Buffaloes are shooting 40.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Colorado Buffaloes are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.

Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes prediction

The Colorado Buffaloes obviously have the horses to blow Northern Colorado off the floor, but this is a letdown spot after a win over Miami. I’d assume the Northern Colorado Bears will be the more motivated squad as they’re playing big brother. Northern Colorado has some offensive depth to give it a punchers chance to compete, and has a lot of close losses this season. Give me the points.