The Colorado Buffaloes (6-0) try to stay unbeaten when they go head-to-head with the Colorado State Rams (3-2) at Moby Arena. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 147.5 points with Colorado set as a 3-point favorite.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Colorado State Rams Betting Prediction
In the Buffaloes’ last contest, they defeated the Air Force Falcons, 81-69. The Buffaloes had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 31.1) and had a free throw rate of 0.352 (above their season average of 0.300). With 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting, George King was the top scorer from either team.
The Rams were beaten by the Missouri State Bears in their last game, 77-67. One of Missouri State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Colorado State had 24. With 13 points and 12 rebounds, Colorado State’s Che Bob had a good game.
Colorado State could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Since last season, Colorado State ranks 33rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Colorado has forced the 71st-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent).
Colorado comes into the game with records of 6-0 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to set the total low when the Buffaloes are involved, as four of their 6 games have finished over the total.
Colorado State is 3-2 SU, but they are just 0-4 ATS. Vegas has been spot on when setting the O/U total of Rams games, with an even split between overs and unders.
The Rams won the only contest against the Buffaloes last season, 72-58. The Rams made 26 of their 33 free throws (78.8 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.442 vs. 0.347).
Colorado Buffaloes at Colorado State Rams Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Colorado ranks 154th in assists per game (13.8) while Colorado State ranks 297th (11.0).
The Buffaloes rank 175th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Rams rank 291st in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Colorado averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Colorado State ranks 184th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Rams rank 160th in steals per game (6.1) while the Buffaloes rank 265th (4.9).
Colorado State averages 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 145th in the nation. Colorado ranks 160th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
