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March Madness: Colorado vs. Marquette odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado vs. Marquette odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Buffaloes (26-10) face the Marquette Golden Eagles (26-9) Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is set for 12:10 p.m. (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Marquette odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 10-seed Colorado gave us a +100 moneyline and an Over 158.5 cash in the opener against 7-seed Florida with a 102-100 victory. G KJ Simpson had 23 points, F Tristan de Silva had 17 on 3-for-3 shooting from 3 and C Eddie Lampkin patrolled the paint with 21 points. Colorado went 2-2 against ranked opponents this during the regular season.

Second-seeded Marquette, No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, received a scare from No. 15 Western Kentucky in the opening round. WKU led 43-36 at half, and Marquette took the Hilltoppers’ legs from under them to win and cover by an 87-69 final. We hit on the Under in that one. G Kam Jones had 28 points and drained 5 3-pointers.

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Colorado vs. Marquette odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado +155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Marquette -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +4.5 (-115) | Marquette -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado vs. Marquette picks and predictions

Prediction

Marquette 89, Colorado 80

Moneyline

Marquette was 4-5 against ranked opponents this season, and they are loaded with shooters. Colorado put up 102 on Florida, and they’ll push Marquette, but they ultimately don’t have enough to get over the hump. Marquette is too expensive on the ML for me.

PASS and look to the spread.

Against the spread

Marquette tied for 38th in the nation with 9 3-point FGs per game and tied for 77th at 35.8% from distance. They distribute well (tied for 33rd at 16 per game), and they have a competent defense.

They’ll ultimately be too much for Colorado. Take MARQUETTE -4.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

Each team is 5-5 O/U over their last 10. Colorado is coming off a 102-point showing and has scored 72+ in 7 of 10. Marquette has gone for 75+ in 7 of 10 and are coming off an 87-point showing after struggling in the entire first half.

This game is going OVER 147.5 (-110).

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March Madness: Colorado vs. Florida odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado vs. Florida odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Buffaloes (25-10) lock up with the Florida Gators (24-11) Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is set for 4:30 p.m. (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Florida odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 10-seed Colorado fell to the Oregon Ducks 73-65 in the Pac-12 Championship Game Saturday. They followed up their strong conference tourney showing by defeating Boise State 60-53 in the First Four game Wednesday. F Tristan de Silva led the Buffs with 20 points, and G KJ Simpson added 19 points, 11 boards and 4 assists. Simpson leads the Buffaloes with 19.6 PPG. Colorado went 2-2 against ranked opponents this year.

Seventh-seeded Florida, No. 23 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, was blown out 86-67 by the Auburn Tigers in the SEC title game Sunday. G Walter Clayton Jr., who led the Gators with 17.1 PPG, struggled with just 13 points on 3-for-10 shooting. Florida went 3-6 against ranked opponents this season.

Colorado vs. Florida odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Florida -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +1.5 (-115) | Florida -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 158.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado vs. Florida picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 84, Florida 81

Moneyline

The Gators led the nation with 39.8 rebounds per game and were 2nd in offensive boards at 13.1. Colorado was OK on the glass tied for 93rd in the country with 33.8. The Buffaloes have size underneath with 6-foot-11, 265-pound Eddie Lampkin Jr. Florida’s depth is going to be tested after backup C Micah Handlogten broke his leg in the conference tourney.

I give the slight edge to the Buffaloes here. They’re 7th in the nation with 39.1% from downtown. The Gators were tied for 167th at 34.2%, and Clayton Jr. struggles to provide offense when his 3-ball isn’t falling.

Take COLORADO +100.

Against the spread

I’ll pass on the insurance and key in on a prop that makes sense. Clayton is averaging 17.1 PPG and goes through cold streaks. He has been held to 13 and 16 in his last 2 games, and I’ll take WALTER CLAYTON JR. UNDER 17.5 POINTS (-110).

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Over/Under

Florida is 8-2 O/U over their last 10 games, and Colorado is 5-5. Florida plays at the 6th-best pace in the nation at 85.1. Colorado amps it up, too, tied for 54th at 78.7.

It’s a big number, but the way these teams run-and-gun, LEAN OVER 158.5 (-105).

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March Madness: Colorado vs. Boise State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Colorado vs. Boise State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Buffaloes (24-10) and Boise State Broncos (22-10) play for the 10th seed in the South Region when they meet in an NCAA Tournament First Four matchup Wednesday. Tip-off from UD Arena in Dayton is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET (truTV). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Boise State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffaloes reeled off 8 straight victories before falling to Oregon 75-68 in the Pac-12 Tournament final Saturday. G KJ Simpson finished the season tied for 2nd in points per game (19.6), 2nd in free-throw percentage (87.1%) and 3rd in assists per game (4.9) in the Pac-12.

Boise State won 5 straight from Feb. 17-March 2 before dropping 2 of 3, losing 76-66 to New Mexico in the Mountain West quarterfinals Thursday. F Tyson Degenhart was the MWC’s 4th-leading scorer (17 ppg), and G Chibuzo Agbo has hit an impressive 20 of 45 (44.4%) from 3-point range over his last 8 games played.

These schools met Nov. 20, 2022, and it was the Broncos cashing outright as 2.5-point home underdogs with a 68-55 victory. Simpson committed a game-high 4 turnovers in the loss for Colorado.

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Colorado vs. Boise State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Boise State +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -3.5 (-110) | Boise State +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Colorado vs. Boise State picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 71, Boise State 70

Moneyline

INLUCDE COLORADO (-170) IN A ML PARLAY.

Unlike last season’s early season tilt in Boise, expect this neutral-court game to come down to the wire. A 4-leg Moneyline parlay featuring COLORADO (-170), IOWA STATE (-2100) vs. South Dakota, ARIZONA (-4000) vs. Long Beach State, and ILLINOIS (-850) vs. Morehead State pays -110 and could be a way to spread out a sweat.

Against the spread

BET BOISE STATE +3.5 (-110).

Colorado G J’vonne Hadley pointed out Agbo’s effort and ability to rebound when talking about the challenges that Boise State presents. The statistics back it up, as Boise State allowed the fewest opponent rebounds per game (29.8) this season in the Mountain West.

Unfortunately for the Broncos, Colorado’s ability to score — 1st in the Pac-12 with a 49.3 FG% — will ultimately pave the way for the Buffaloes to prevail in the end.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 143.5 (-105).

Boise State ranks 285th in possessions per game (68.5) out of 362 D1 schools, so expect the Broncos to slow down the tempo.

No team committed fewer fouls per game (14.9) in the Pac-12 than Colorado, and opponents shot 31.8% from 3-point range, which was also lowest in the conference.

The Broncos will have to rely on crashing the boards and 2nd-chance points to stay in this game.

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Pac-12 Tournament: Oregon vs. Colorado odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pac-12 Tournament: Oregon vs. Colorado odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oregon Ducks (22-11) battle Colorado Buffaloes (24-9) Saturday in the Pac-12 Championship Game. Tip from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Oregon vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The 4th-seeded Oregon upset top seed Arizona 67-59 Friday night in the semifinals of the Pac-12 tournament. The Ducks outscored the Wildcats 44-26 in the 2nd half to win outright as a 12-point underdog with the Under (155.5) cashing. The backcourt combination of Jermaine Couisnard and Jackson Shelstad scored 41 points while C N’Faly Dante had a double-double (14 points and 10 rebounds). Oregon is trying to win the Pac-12 Tournament title for the first time since 2019.

The 3rd-seeded Colorado beat No. 2 Washington State 58-52 by forcing 19 turnovers Friday night. They covered the 3-point spread, and the Under (141.5) cashed. Buffaloes leading-scorer G KJ Simpson struggled shooting (4-of-15) but still managed a game-high 16 points and also chipped in 7 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal. Colorado has not won the Pac-12 Tournament title since 2012.

Colorado swept the season series with Oregon, covering the spread in both games as well. Both contests also went Over the posted total.

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Oregon vs. Colorado odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oregon +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Colorado -156 (bet $156 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oregon +2.5 (-102) | Colorado -2.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oregon vs. Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 78, Oregon 73

Moneyline

PASS.

Colorado’s (-156) juice to win this game is a bit more than I would like to bet. I really like the spread in this one, so I’m going to put my wager there.

Against the spread

BET COLORADO -2.5 (-120).

It is generally very hard for any college basketball team to beat another one 3 times in the same season, but in this case, I think it happens.

Despite the fact that the Ducks have won 3 straight coming into this title game, they have only covered the spread in 2 of their last 12 games. You have to think that they used a lot to get past Arizona in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, Colorado has won 8 straight and has covered the spread in 6 of those games.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 140.5 (-105).

The Over cashed in both of their previous games this season. They have been over in 4 of their last 5 head-to-heads. Oregon has been Over their total in 4 of their last 6. Colorado is one of those teams that can win a slow, grind-it-out game or an up-tempo shootout.

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Pac-12 Tournament: Colorado vs. Washington State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado vs. Washington State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Buffaloes (23-9) battle the Washington State Cougars (24-8) in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament Friday. Tip-off from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Washington State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Colorado has won 7 games in a row after taking down Utah 72-58 Thursday to cover as a 5-point favorite. G KJ Simpson and C Eddie Lampkin Jr. each had a double-double. Simpson had a game-high 18 points with 10 rebounds, and Lapkin added 17 points and 12 boards. The Buffaloes shot 44.4% from the field in the win.

The Cougars got back in the win column with a 79-62 win over Stanford Thursday to cover as 7.5-point favorites. F Isaac Jones scored a team-high 16 points while 6 total Cougars players scored in double figures. Washington State shot 50.8% from the field in the win.

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Colorado vs. Washington State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Washington State +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -2.5 (+100) | Washington State +2.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Colorado vs. Washington State picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 77, Washington State 73

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread presents better value for Colorado (-140), which has won 7 games in a row against Washington State.

Against the spread

BET COLORADO -2.5 (+100).

Colorado has won and covered in 3 straight games and is 5-2 ATS in its last 7, with both of the failed covers coming as a double-digit favorite. It has scored at least 72 points in 9 of its last 10 games and 79 or more in 5 of its last 7.

Washington State is just 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games and has scored 75 or fewer in 3 of its last 5.

A win most likely guarantees a cover for either side, and Colorado has been the hotter team of late.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 138.5 (-105).

Colorado has scored at least 72 points in 9 of its last 10 games and over 81 in 4 of its last 7. While it has allowed 58 or fewer points in back-to-back games, it has allowed 70 or more in 6 of its last 10.

Washington State has scored at least 75 points in 3 of its last 4 games and 6 of its last 8, and the Cougars have allowed at least 72 in 4 of their last 6.

Expect a fast-paced, back-and-forth game resulting in a shootout.

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Stanford at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Stanford at Colorado odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Stanford Cardinal (12-16, 7-11 Pac-12) visit the Colorado Buffaloes (19-9, 10-7) Sunday night in Boulder. Tip-off at the CU Events Center is 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook ‘s lines around the Stanford vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Stanford was drilled by 90-68 by the Utah Utes on Thursday, as the Cardinal lost its 5th straight game. Stanford, an 8 1/2-point underdog, was outscored 50-20 on free throws and 3-pointers. The Cardinal have yielded 82.0 points per game (PPG) over its 5-game skid.

The Buffaloes failed to cover a 14-point spread, but they still managed their 3rd straight win when they defeated Cal 88-78 on Wednesday. Colorado ranks third in the Pac-12 in scoring (80.9 PPG) and has scored 177 points in its last 2 games, both home-court victories.

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Stanford at Colorado odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Stanford +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Colorado -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stanford +13.5 (-110) | Colorado -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Stanford at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 81, Stanford 72

Moneyline

A Stanford lean is best leveraged for value against the number. PASS.

Against the spread

Colordo is just 5-11 ATS across 16 league games. CU home games against USC (Jan. 13), Arizona State (Feb. 8) and Cal (Feb. 28) are solid comps for this one, and the Buffs went 0-3 ATS in those contests.

Stanford and Colorado rank 11th and 12th in the Pac-12 in turnovers, and neither is adept at forcing miscues at the defensive end. Advantage Cardinal there, as it may not be dealing with the possession deficit it often does in playing an up-tempo style. CU is the better team, but more likely by about an 8-11-point magnitude.

TAKE STANFORD +13.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

Ten Stanford road games have produced a 7-3 record for the Under.

Both teams play at an above-average pace, but the solid defensive rebounding and free-throw avoidance figure to counter the points coming from Stanford’s distance game and Colorado’s near-proximity looks. Plus, SU has shot just 28.8% on 3s over its last 3 games.

Both teams are dealing with some injuries, and the UNDER 156.5 (-105) has decent value.

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Colorado at UCLA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado at UCLA odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Buffaloes (4-3, 1-3 Pac-12) and UCLA Bruins (5-2, 2-2) meet Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buffaloes have been off since Oct. 13 and that epic meltdown against Stanford. Colorado led 29-0 but ended up frittering away the lead and falling 46-43 in OT, slowing the Coach Prime hype train to a crawl. CU has lost 3 of the past 4 games outright, while going 1-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 games overall.

The Bruins faced Stanford last weekend, and handled the Cardinal on the road by a 42-7 score to easily cash as 17-point favorites as the Under (52) cashed. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games overall for the Bruins, while going 4-2 ATS in the past 6 contests.

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Colorado at UCLA odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colorado +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | UCLA -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +14.5 (-105) | UCLA -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado at UCLA picks and predictions

Prediction

UCLA 45, Colorado 24

Moneyline

UCLA (-700) will cost you 7 times your potential return, and that’s quite a lot of risk for not very much return. The Bruins have won all 3 games at the Rose Bowl this season, while going 2-1 ATS during the span.

AVOID, and lay the points with the Bruins instead.

Against the spread

UCLA -14.5 (-115) seems like a pretty big number. However, the Bruins have a tremendous defense, allowing just 282.6 total yards per game, while ranking 2nd overall with 68.6 rushing yards per outing. UCLA concedes just 14.9 PPG, too, which is 10th in the country, according to Covers.com.

Offensively, UCLA has registered 464.6 total yards per game while racking up 215.7 rushing yards per contest. The Bruins should crush the Colorado +14.5 (-105) defense, which concedes 473.7 total yards per game, and 316.3 passing yards per outing with 35.9 PPG allowed.

Over/Under

OVER 60.5 (-110) is a strong play. While UCLA’s defense is strong, the Colorado defense is horrendous. The Buffs have allowed 35 or more points in 4 of the past 5 games.

The Buffs will still get their fair share of points, too, even though the Bruins are solid on the defensive end. CU has scored 27 or more points in 6 of 7 games overall, and at least 36 points on 5 different occasions.

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Stanford at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Stanford at Colorado odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Stanford Cardinal (1-4, 0-3 Pac-12) face the Colorado Buffaloes (4-2, 1-2) Friday with kickoff from Folsom Field in Boulder set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stanford vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Stanford had a bye last week. It has lost its last 4 straight games after starting the season with a win. The Cardinal have yet to find a consistent QB option between Ashton Daniels and Justin Lamson. The only constant for Stanford this season has been TE Benjamin Yurosek, who has 15 receptions for 227 yards and 1 TD.

Colorado picked up a 27-24 win vs. the Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday, covering as a 3-point favorite. QB Shedeur Sanders and this Buffalo offense struggled for a majority of the night. Sanders completed 26 of 42 passes for 239 yards and 1 TD. The Buffaloes rushed for only 56 yards on 30 carries, averaging 1.9 yards per carry.

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Stanford at Colorado odds

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Moneyline (ML): Stanford +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Colorado -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stanford +11.5 (-110) | Colorado -11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stanford at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 32, Stanford 13

Moneyline

PASS.

The Buffaloes should pick up the win, but a -450 favorite is never worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET COLORADO -11.5 (-110).

Colorado is the better team here and Sanders should be able to torch a Cardinal defense that allows 305.8 passing yards per game. Colorado’s defense is just as bad as Stanford’s, but I don’t believe Stanford has the talent at the skill positions to exploit that weakness in the way Colorado does. Look for whichever QB starts for Stanford to turn the ball over to help the Buffaloes cover as 11.5-point favorites at home.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 60.5 (-110).

While both Stanford and Colorado have struggled on the defensive side of the ball, the Under is still safer here. Stanford has no type of offensive consistency as there is still no obvious QB1 for the Cardinal. Stanford should be able to run the ball as Colorado has struggled in the trenches throughout the year, but I don’t expect Stanford to generate enough offense to propel this game to hit the Over number.

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Colorado at Arizona State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado at Arizona State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Buffaloes (3-2, 0-2 Pac-12) are in Tempe Saturday to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-4, 0-2) on Saturday with kickoff at Mountain America Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Arizona State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Colorado has lost 2 straight games, dropping their last one 48-41 to USC on the road, but covering the 22.5-point spread as underdogs while the Over (74) cashed.

ASU lost its 4th consecutive game last week, a 24-21 road defeat to California. They did cover the 13-point spread as road underdogs and the Under (47) hit in the loss.

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Colorado at Arizona State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Colorado -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Arizona State +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado -4.5 (-105) | Arizona State +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Colorado at Arizona State picks and predictions

Prediction

Colorado 45, Arizona State 28

Moneyline

The Sun Devils have not been good but have at least been competitive in their last 2 losses, including hanging with USC, which beat Colorado last week. However, that was still a 14-point ASU loss.

After starting the season 3-0, Colorado has struggled on defense, allowing 90 points in the last 2 games. But Arizona State cannot produce offensively the way Oregon and USC did.

Colorado at -190 isn’t worth the price. Look at the spread for a better pick.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Sun Devils covered the spread in each of the last 2 weeks, but had double-digit spreads.

Colorado’s offense will be hard for the Devils to keep up with. The Buffaloes have scored 36 or more points in 4 games and 41 or more 3 times.

Arizona State’s best offensive performance has been 28 points.

BET COLORADO -4.5 (-105).

Over/Under

In 3 of Colorado’s games, the total has been 78 or higher. The other 2 games, it didn’t get past 50. Arizona State’s only game to reach 60 points was against USC.

Expect this game to look similar to ASU’s loss to USC. Colorado will be able to move the ball with ease, but Colorado will give up points.

BET OVER 59.5 (-115).

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USC at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s USC at Colorado odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The USC Trojans (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) and the Colorado Buffaloes (3-1, 0-1) meet Saturday at Folsom Field in a Pac-12 conference showdown in Boulder. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USC vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

USC picked up a 42-28 win at Arizona State last time out, but the Trojans didn’t come close to covering a 34.5-point number. It was the 4th straight game USC posted 42 or more points of offense, and the Over is 3-1 overall. The Trojans are averaging 49.0 points per game (PPG) in 2 Pac-12 battles, while allowing just 19.0 PPG.

Colorado opened with 3 straight wins at TCU, and at home against Nebraska and Colorado State. After covering the 1st 2 games, the Buffaloes failed to cover in the OT win over the rival Rams, and CU took its 1st loss with a 42-6 rout at the hands of the Oregon Ducks in the Pac-12 opener. The Over and Under has alternated in each of the 1st 4 games.

USC is No. 6 and Colorado is No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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USC at Colorado odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): USC -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100) | Colorado +860 (bet $100 to win $860)
Against the spread (ATS): USC -21.5 (-115) | Colorado +21.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 73.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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USC at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 51, Colorado 27

Moneyline

USC (-1600) will cost you 16 times your potential return, and there is just no scenario where that kind of wager is warranted, either as a standalone play, or as part of a multi-team parlay.

Yes, Colorado (+860) was smashed last time out in Oregon, and all of the critics and doubters came out of the woodwork. But CU is back home, and the Buffs have been tough. It should be an electric atmosphere in Boulder, but you can’t back the home side yet, either. Colorado just isn’t ready to shock the world and drop a top-10 opponent.

PASS.

Against the spread

USC -21.5 (-115) is a rather heavy number on the road. However, after what we saw from Colorado +21.5 (-105) last week, when Oregon handled its business in rather easy fashion, you can expect the Trojans to march up and down the field with relative ease, too.

However, the Buffaloes will have a much better showing offensively. One, CU is at home, and it is averaging 39.5 PPG in 2 home dates. And the Trojans allowed a bad Arizona State team to put up 28 points on them last week, and that was with a backup QB. Colorado will hang with USC into the 2nd half before the favorites pull away.

Over/Under

OVER 73.5 (-110) is the play. USC should score early and often, but Colorado should be able to keep the favorites within sight.

The Trojans allowed 353 total yards of offense, including 263 yards through the air, to an Arizona State team using its 3rd-string QB. If that happened, imagine what QB Shedeur Sanders will be able to accomplish.

This is a big number, but these teams are going to keep the scoreboard operator busy at Folsom.

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