The Colorado Buffaloes (3-2) and Boise State Broncos (2-2) meet Sunday in the consolation game of the 8-team Myrtle Beach Invitational in Conway, S.C. Tip-off from HTC Center is slated for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Boise State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Colorado lost to UMass in the 1st round and then trounced Texas A&M 103-75 Friday. The Buffaloes were a 6.5-point underdog, but shot a robust 57.6% in the win against the Aggies. CU’s 103 points marked its most in a single game since Dec, 15, 2017 (112 in a double-OT game against South Dakota).
Boise State lost to Charlotte Thursday and bounced back with a 70-48 win over Loyola-Chicago Friday. The Broncos were a 2-point underdog in that 2nd game, but they responded with their best defensive effort (points allowed) since Jan. 22 (37 vs. San Diego State).
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Colorado vs. Boise State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:38 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Colorado -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Boise State +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -2.5 (+100) | Boise State +2.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Colorado vs. Boise State picks and predictions
Prediction
Boise State 68, Colorado 66
Moneyline
Boise has a tempo figure that puts them in the slowest quartile in the nation. Colorado has not yet played a team like that. Look for the Broncos to defend the 3-ball, which will be key in a bid to upset the lightly-favored Buffs.
BSU has a strong enough defense to make this close to a pick ’em game, so BOISE STATE (+115) has some value.
Against the spread
Keep an eye on the price. Some BSU +2.5 action as an insurance rider on the above makes sense. But only at a level price. PASS on the current tag.
Over/Under
The Under is 4-0 in the Broncos’ games and 1-4 in the Buffaloes’. The Under is 6-0 in BSU’s last 6 neutral-site games.
This match-up does not scream extra looks on put-backs or from the charity stripe. Look for the schedule to catch up with shooters, for the neutral background to depress shooting numbers, and for the Boise pace to win out.
BACK THE UNDER 140.5 (-110).
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