Colorado vs Pacific Prediction 12-2-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Colorado vs Pacific prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 2nd at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 5-2 this year after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 99-71 in their last game. Colorado trailed 45-34 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 41.8% from the field, 42.1% on three pointers, and 94.4% on free throws in the game. Julian Hammond III led Colorado with 20 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Buffaloes defeated UConn by a score of 73-72, but did lose to MSU by a score of 72-56 before that. Colorado has scored 76.7 points per game and they have allowed 72.3 points against per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 13.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game, while Colorado is shooting 47.1% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 39.7% on three pointers this year. 

Pacific Tigers Betting Preview

The Pacific Tigers are 5-4 this season after they defeated Cal State Fullerton by a score of 64-55 in their last game. Pacific led 29-23 at the half and scored 35 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 45.7% from the field, 26.3% on three pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Lamar Washington led Pacific with 17 points and seven assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Tigers defeated Arkansas Pine-Bluff by a score of 83-71, but did lose the four games before that. Pacific has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.6 points against per game, while also averaging 40.6 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. Elijah Fisher is averaging 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Pacific is shooting 45.8% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 28.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why Colorado will beat Pacific

• Colorado has won each of its last 20 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Pacific has lost each of its last six road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Colorado has won the first half in 21 of its last 23 games against non-Conference opponents at CU Events Center.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Colorado’s last seven night games have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Eight of Pacific’s last 10 night games have produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colorado ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.7%).
• Colorado ranks T47th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.6).
• Pacific ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.4).
• Pacific ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.0%).

Colorado vs Pacific Prediction 

Colorado comes into this game after battling in the Maui Tournament, where they went 1-2. The Buffaloes knocked off UConn while on the big island, but they did lose to Iowa State and Michigan State. Pacific has won their last two games in a row, but they lost by 35 points against Missouri and 19 points against Arkansas before that. This should be a great spot for Colorado to bounce back, as the step down in competition should be welcomed. Take the Buffaloes here.