The Colorado Buffaloes (11-7, 3-4 Pac-12) face off against the No. 6 UCLA Bruins (15-2, 6-0 Pac-12) on Saturday. Tip from Pauley Pavilion is set for 8 p.m. ET. (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Buffaloes fell to USC 68-61 on Thursday, failing to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs. In their previous 7 games, they are 3-4 against the spread (ATS) and on the season, they are 8-10 ATS. Colorado has struggled shooting the ball this season, ranking 247th in the nation in 3-point percentage (32.44%) and 305th in the nation in free throw percentage (66.08%).
UCLA throttled Utah 68-49 at home on Thursday, covering as 13-point favorites. In its last 7 games, UCLA is 5-2 ATS and is 10-7 ATS this season. The Bruins defense has been phenomenal this season, ranking 17th in the country for opponent points per game (60.1) and 26th for opponent 3-point percentage (29.1%).
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Colorado at UCLA odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Colorado +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | UCLA -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +11.5 (-105) | UCLA -11.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Colorado at UCLA picks and predictions
Prediction
UCLA 72, Colorado 59
Moneyline
PASS.
The -800 moneyline odds do not present enough return on investment for the risk involved.
Against the spread
LEAN UCLA -11.5 (-115).
UCLA is 3-1 in its last 4 games as 11-point or more favorites. The Bruins’ defense ranks in the top-20 in the nation for opponent points per game facing a Colorado offense that is ranked 141st in the nation in points per game (74.1). Low scoring for the Buffaloes, combined with a 247th-ranked 3-point percentage is a recipe for a UCLA -11.5 (-115) hit.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 136.5 (-115).
The Under is 6-0 in the Bruins’ last 6 games overall, 5-0 in their last 5 games following an ATS win, 6-0 in their last 6 games following a straight-up win and 4-0 in their last 4 games against a team with a winning straight-up record.
Needless to say, until proven otherwise, ride the UNDER 136.5 (-115).
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