Colorado Buffaloes vs Connecticut Huskies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Connecticut vs Colorado NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Maui.

Connecticut vs Colorado Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Buffaloes? Tip off is at at 3:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. Connecticut comes into this non-conference matchup as the -14.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144 points.

Connecticut vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Connecticut Huskies at Colorado Buffaloes
Where: Maui at Lahaina Civic Center
Date: Tuesday, November 26th
Betting Odds UCONN -14.5, UCONN -1438 | COL +789 O/U 144

Huskies Preview: Are the Huskies Ready for a Win at Maui?

Connecticut fell to Memphis 99-97 on Monday, dropping a home game where they were favored by 9 points. The Huskies are now 0-1 this season and failed to cover the spread.

After a 40-40 tie at halftime, both teams scored 42 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 196 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a 49.2% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 30 threes for a 46.7% shooting percentage, contributing to a 60% effective field goal percentage. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 24 attempts, good for 79.2%.

Tyrese Hunter led the way with 26 points, shooting 7 of 10 from three-point range. Tarris Reed Jr. and PJ Haggerty each added 22 points, with Reed shooting 76.9% from the field and grabbing 11 rebounds. The Huskies also dished out 22 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds in the win.

Huskies Team Defense

Connecticut's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 51% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Connecticut's opponents connected on 14 of 30 attempts, shooting 46%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 79% success rate. Connecticut allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Buffaloes Preview: Does Colorado Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Colorado’s recent road game against Michigan State ended in a 72-56 loss. Entering as +7.5 point underdogs, the Buffaloes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.

After trailing 38-25 at halftime, Colorado managed 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34, unable to close the gap.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

Colorado struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 21.1% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-19 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts.

Julian Hammond III led the Buffaloes with 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Elijah Malone added 14 points on 7-for-10 shooting. Jase Richardson contributed 13 points, shooting 75% from the field. Colorado finished with 13 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Colorado's defense struggled inside, giving up 72 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Buffaloes had a tough time defending two-point shots, with the other team hitting 70% of their attempts, going 28/40.

However, Colorado did well in limiting the damage from beyond the arc, holding the opponent to just 2/21 shooting from three-point range, or 9%. The Buffaloes also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 of their attempts.

Huskies vs Buffaloes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Connecticut has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 80 points per game while allowing 68. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
Across their last five home contests, Colorado has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 70 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Buffaloes have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Huskies have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.