The Colorado Buffaloes (10-6, 1-3 Pac-12) will be at the Jon M. Huntsman Center to meet the Utah Runnin’ Utes (8-8, 2-2 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 20, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Colorado Buffaloes at Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Runnin’ Utes had no trouble getting past the Washington State Cougars, 88-70, while the Buffaloes fell to the Washington Huskies, 77-70.
The Runnin’ Utes had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.547) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 32.1). Colorado, on the other hand, forced Washington into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 16.5). Utah rallied around Timmy Allen, who had 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, D’Shawn Schwartz played well for Colorado, recording 22 points.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Runnin’ Utes won the most recent contest 64-54. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Utah’s largest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Colorado had just 11. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Utah figures to have a substantial advantage. The sharp-shooting Runnin’ Utes offense ranks 46th in the country in that metric at 0.552, while the Colorado defense is ranked 150th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.493).
Colorado Buffaloes at Utah Runnin’ Utes Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Utah, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Colorado ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Utah ranks 151st (13.8).
- The Runnin’ Utes rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Buffaloes rank 47th (32.1).
- The Buffaloes rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 107th (3.6).
- Utah ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Colorado ranks 99th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Runnin’ Utes have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
- The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 8.1 for the season.
