Washington Huskies vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction 01/12/19

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The Washington Huskies (11-4, 2-0 Pac-12) will be at the Coors Events Center to go head-to-head with the Colorado Buffaloes (10-5, 1-2 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

Washington Huskies at Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Buffaloes dismantled the Washington State Cougars 92-60, while the Huskies were victorious over the Utah Runnin’ Utes 69-53.

The Huskies had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.9) and held the Runnin’ Utes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.560). Colorado, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2 (above their season average of 30.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.511). Washington State had marks of 27.0 and 0.386, respectively, for those same stats. Tyler Bey led the way for Colorado, putting up 26 points and 10 rebounds. Washington, meanwhile, was lifted by David Crisp, who finished with 17 points.

The Huskies dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Washington won 82-59. The Huskies’ 10.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Buffaloes, who had a rate of 22.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It will be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Buffaloes will look to push the more grind-it-out Huskies. The Buffaloes rank 94th in possessions per game while the Huskies are 308th.

Washington vs. Colorado ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Washington ranks 138th (13.5).
  • The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (6.4) while the Buffaloes rank 65th (4.1).
  • The Huskies rank 31st in steals per game (8.2) while the Buffaloes rank 125th (6.1).
  • Colorado ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Washington ranks 123rd (34.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 9.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average).