Colorado Buffaloes vs Pacific Tigers Matchup

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

Pacific vs Colorado Prediction

Planning on watching today's Tigers and Buffaloes game? Catch the action at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO, as the Buffaloes hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -16 at home against Pacific.

Pacific vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Pacific Tigers at Colorado Buffaloes
Where: Boulder at CU Events Center
Date: Monday, December 2nd
Betting Odds COL -16, PACFC +895 | COL -1660 O/U 144.5

Tigers Preview: Will Pacific Win on the Road?

Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games

Pacific picked up a 64-55 win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, November 30th, at home. The Tigers were -4.5 point favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread.

Pacific led 29-23 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The combined points for the game were 119, falling under the O/U line of 138.5.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Pacific Tigers put up 64 points, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They connected on 59.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 19 threes for 26.3%.

At the free-throw line, Pacific shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Elijah Fisher and Lamar Washington both scored 17 points, with Washington adding 7 assists and shooting 62.5% from the field, including 66.7% from three-point range.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite giving up 55 points, Pacific's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts (16/27). From beyond the arc, they held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 19 attempts.

Pacific sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 70%. The Tigers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Buffaloes Preview: Will the Buffaloes Make it Happen at Home?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

In their most recent outing, the Buffaloes fell to Iowa State 99-71 on Wednesday, November 27th. Colorado was a +13.5 point underdog heading into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.

Colorado trailed 45-34 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 points of their own. The Buffaloes will need to regroup defensively after this tough loss.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

Colorado's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-19, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, making 17 of 18 attempts for a 94.4% rate.

Milan Momcilovic led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes and shooting 69.2% overall. Julian Hammond III added 20 points, and Keshon Gilbert contributed 15 points and 6 assists.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points on 60% shooting from the field. The Buffaloes allowed 35 made field goals on 58 attempts.

Inside the arc, Colorado's defense allowed 24 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 72% shooting percentage. They also gave up 11 threes on 25 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 44% from deep.

Tigers vs Buffaloes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Pacific has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 61 points per game.
Across their ten previous home games, Colorado has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 72 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Colorado has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.