Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Matchup

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

Colorado vs Arizona Prediction

Betting on today's Buffaloes and Wildcats game? Catch the action at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Arizona is favored by -15.5 vs. Colorado in a Big 12 conference matchup.

Colorado vs. Arizona Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona Wildcats
Where: Tucson at McKale Center
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds ARZ -15.5, COL +800 | ARZ -2000 O/U 150.5

Buffaloes Preview: Will the Buffaloes Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

Colorado fell to 9-9 on the season after an 83-67 home loss to BYU on Tuesday, January 21st. The Buffaloes were +5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 150, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.

Colorado trailed 38-36 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 45.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Buffaloes put up 67 points, shooting 45.7% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.2%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 27 at the line.

Richie Saunders led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three-point range. Julian Hammond III added 17 points, also hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Trevin Knell connected on 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Despite giving up 83 points, the Buffaloes held their opponent to 45% shooting from the field, with 21 made baskets on 46 attempts. Inside the arc, Colorado allowed 14 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Buffaloes' defense conceded 7 made threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. Colorado also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. The Buffaloes gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Preview: Will the Wildcats Win at McKale Center?

Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Arizona improved to 12-6 on the season with a 92-78 win over Oklahoma State on Tuesday. The Wildcats, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

Arizona led 43-39 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Cowboys 49-39. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the over/under line of 153.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Arizona's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 92 points with a 56.1% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 64.9%, thanks to 68.8% shooting on two-pointers and 40% from beyond the arc.

Caleb Love led the way with 27 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Bryce Thompson and Marchelus Avery each added 21 points. Avery connected on 5 of 8 threes, and Trey Townsend was nearly perfect, shooting 7 of 8 from the field.

Wildcats Team Defense

Arizona's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 threes on 23 attempts, shooting 43%. Arizona also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 75%. Arizona gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Buffaloes vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Buffaloes have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
In their last three home games, Arizona has averaged 73 points per game while allowing 68. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Buffaloes have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.