Bellarmine Knights vs Colorado Buffaloes Matchup

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

Bellarmine vs Colorado Prediction

Looking to win big? The Knights and Buffaloes face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buffaloes are hosting the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -25.5 vs. Bellarmine.

Bellarmine vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Bellarmine Knights at Colorado Buffaloes
Where: Boulder at CU Events Center
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds COL -25.5, BELLA +2800 | COL -10000 O/U 146.5

Knights Preview: Does Bellarmine Have A Chance at CU Events Center?

Bellarmine Knights Recent Game/Games

The Knights fell to 1-9 on the season after a 92-55 loss to Wyoming on Thursday. Bellarmine entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Bellarmine was down 52-28 at halftime and managed just 27 points in the second half while allowing 40. The game’s total points went over the 139.5 line.

Knights Offense Breakdown

Bellarmine's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 38.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they hit only 23.8% of their threes, going 5-for-21 from deep. They did connect on 80% of their free throws, making 12 of 15 attempts.

On the boards, Bellarmine managed just 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists. Obi Agbim was a standout, scoring 28 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 8-of-10 from three-point range. A.J. Wills added 13 points and 7 assists, hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.

Knights Team Defense

Bellarmine's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points on 65% shooting from the field. They allowed 36 made field goals on 55 attempts.

Inside the arc, Bellarmine's opponents shot 81%, hitting 22 of 27 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they made 14 of 28 shots, good for 50%. Bellarmine also sent them to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 6 for 85%.

Buffaloes Preview: Can the Buffaloes Please their Home Crowd?

Colorado improved to 8-2 on the season with an 81-70 win over South Dakota State on Friday. The Buffaloes were -8 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 151 points went over the 145.5 O/U line.

Leading 40-35 at halftime, Colorado scored 41 points in the 2nd half and held the Jackrabbits to 35 points after the break.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

Colorado's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 65.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 7/24 for 29.2%. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 18 of 19 attempts for 94.7%.

Julian Hammond III led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% from the field and 40% from three. Elijah Malone was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots and adding 9 rebounds. RJ Smith also contributed, making 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 11 points and 4 assists.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 32 tries.

From beyond the arc, Colorado held the other team to 29% shooting, as they went 7/24 from three-point range. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 18 for a 94% success rate. Colorado also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Knights vs Buffaloes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Knights offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 85. Bellarmine posted an overall record of 0-10 while going 2-8 ATS.
Although Colorado has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 68 points per game in these games.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Knights have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Buffaloes have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.