The UCLA Bruins (3-0) and Colorado Buffaloes (0-3) meet in a Pac-12 Conference opener at Folsom Field Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UCLA vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
UCLA was almost upset as a 16-point favorite in a 32-31 win at home against the South Alabama Jaguars last Saturday. The Bruins blew up South Alabama’s fake FG attempt at the UCLA 22 and the ensuing drive set up K Nicholas Barr-Mira for a 24-yard FG as time expired.
Colorado’s offense only managed 91 yards in the first 3 quarters of a 49-7 loss at the Minnesota Golden Gophers last Saturday. The Buffaloes’ 136 yards in the 4th quarter came after Minnesota sat its starters. Colorado has lost each of its first 3 games by 25+ points for the 1st time in the program’s history.
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UCLA at Colorado odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:04 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): UCLA -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Colorado +800 (bet $100 to win $800)
- Against the spread (ATS): UCLA -21.5 (-112) | Colorado +21.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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UCLA at Colorado picks and predictions
Prediction
UCLA 41, Colorado 10
Money line
PASS.
UCLA (-1400) money line should hit, but it’s too expensive to bet. Look at the spread and total instead.
Against the spread
BET UCLA -21.5 (-112).
UCLA is 8-0 ATS in its last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record. Expect the Bruins to bounce back after a rough game vs. South Alabama and make a statement vs. Colorado’s inferior roster.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 57.5 (-110).
Colorado has not scored 2 TDs in a single game this season. While UCLA will be able to score with ease, Colorado’s offensive struggles should help the Under hit on Saturday.
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