Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Colorado State vs Colorado NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boulder.
Colorado State vs Colorado Prediction
Betting on today's Rams and Buffaloes game? Catch the action at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO, as the Buffaloes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -2 at home against Colorado State.
Colorado State vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Colorado State Rams at Colorado Buffaloes
- Where: Boulder at CU Events Center
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds COL -2, COLST +112 | COL -137 O/U 140.5
Rams Preview: Will Colorado State Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Colorado State improved to 5-3 on the season with a dominant 83-54 win over Loyola Marymount on Wednesday. The Rams, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game finished at 137, just under the O/U line of 142.
Colorado State took control early, leading 46-20 at halftime. Although they allowed 34 points in the 2nd half, they still outscored the Lions by 3, putting up 37 points of their own.
Rams Offense Breakdown
Colorado State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 36 from three-point range, good for 38.9%. They also connected on 90% of their free throws, making 9 of 10 attempts.
Nique Clifford led the Rams with 19 points and 17 rebounds, adding 6 assists. Kyan Evans and Jalen Lake each contributed 14 points, with Evans hitting 4 of 5 from deep and Lake going 4 for 10 from beyond the arc.
Rams Team Defense
Colorado State's defense gave up 54 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 44% from the field on 30 of 67 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rams allowed 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Rams' opponents hit 14 of 36 shots, good for 38%. Colorado State also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts, shooting 90%. The Rams gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Buffaloes Preview: Will the Buffaloes Make it Happen at Home?
Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games
Colorado improved to 6-2 on the season with a 75-66 home win over Pacific on Monday. The Buffaloes were -14.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 144.
After trailing 38-29 at halftime, Colorado turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 46-28 to secure the win. The Buffaloes’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their comeback.
Buffaloes Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 75 points, shooting 42.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, thanks to a 42.9% performance from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 21 attempts. They also connected on 16 of 21 free throws, good for 76.2%.
Colorado dished out 20 assists, with Trevor Baskin contributing 7 along with 10 rebounds. Elias Ralph led the team with 24 points, while Andrej Jakimovski and Elijah Fisher each added 17. Jakimovski hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.
Buffaloes Team Defense
Colorado's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 42% shooting from the field, including 42% from two-point range with 16 makes on 38 attempts. The Buffaloes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 of those opportunities, shooting 76%.
From beyond the arc, Colorado's defense allowed 9 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 42% from deep. The Buffaloes also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Rams vs Buffaloes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Rams last five road games, the team averaged 61 points per game while allowing 65. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- In their last three games at home, the Buffaloes have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rams have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- The Buffaloes have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Colorado State vs Colorado Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Colorado -2 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.