Colorado Buffaloes (4-2) vs. Arizona Wildcats (3-3)
October 19, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona Wildcats -3.5 / Colorado Buffaloes +3.5; Over/Under: +57.5
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In this article we will formulate an Arizona vs Colorado prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week eight matchup.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are 3-3 (1-2) this year after they lost to BYU by a score of 41-19 last week. Arizona led 7-0 in the first quarter, but they allowed the next 24 points to fall behind in the loss. The Wildcats were out gained by a total of 398-389, lost the turnover battle 4-1, and went 11-19 on third down in the game. Noah Fifita threw for 275 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, while Tetairoa McMillan caught five passes for 78 yards.
Arizona also has losses against Kansas State and Texas Tech, but they do have wins against New Mexico, NAU, and Utah. The Arizona offense has scored 25.7 points per game with 272.7 passing yards and 140.8 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26.5 points against per game this season. The Wildcats have gone 37.8% on third down and 4-11 on fourth down so far this season. Noah Fifita has completed 58.9% of his passes for 1,636 yards, eight touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Tetairoa McMillan has caught 42 passes for 742 yards and four scores.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes are 4-2 (2-1) this season after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 31-28 in their last game. Colorado trailed 24-14 in the fourth quarter, but they scored two quick touchdowns to lead 28-24, before allowing a touchdown with about two minutes left in the loss. The Buffaloes were out gained by a total of 423-359, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 4-11 on third down in the game. Shedeur Sanders threw for 388 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Omarion Miller caught eight passes for 145 yards.
Colorado also has a loss against Nebraska, but they do have wins against North Dakota State, Colorado State, Baylor, and UCF. The Colorado offense has scored 30.5 points per game with 336.3 passing yards and 62.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24.3 points against per game this season. The Buffaloes have gone 43.4% on third down and 4-11 on fourth down through six games. Shedeur Sanders has completed 72.6% of his passes for 2,018 yards, 17 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Travis Hunter has caught 49 passes for 587 yards and six scores.
Why Colorado will cover
- Arizona has lost nine of its last 10 October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Colorado has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Colorado has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Arizona has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona has lost the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona’s last four games as a favorite against Colorado have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Colorado’s last four games as an underdog against Arizona have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.8).
- Arizona ranks T121st among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-5.3).
- Colorado ranks 131st among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (62.3).
- Colorado ranks 7th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (336.3).
Arizona vs Colorado Prediction
Arizona comes into this matchup trying to snap their two game losing steak, but they need to play much better on the offensive side of the football. The Wildcats should be able to bounce back against a below average Colorado defense in this game, but Arizona’s defense could have issues with Sanders and Company. The Buffaloes have won three of their last four games and could have easily won against Kansas State this past weekend, so this should be another good game. I think either side could win this game, especially with how explosive the Colorado offense is, so give me the points with the Buffaloes.
