Colorado Buffaloes at USC Trojans ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The Colorado Buffaloes (13-9, 4-6 Pac-12) will be at the Galen Center to challenge the USC Trojans (13-10, 6-4 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Trojans were beaten by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 77-70, while the Buffaloes were victorious over the UCLA Bruins, 84-73.

The Buffaloes made 15 of their 16 free throws (93.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.512). USC, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 15.2). Bennie Boatwright played well for USC, finishing with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Shane Gatling, meanwhile played a key role for Colorado with 28 points and five assists.

The Trojans dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, USC won 75-64. The Trojans’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Buffaloes. USC had a rate of 9.4, while Colorado posted a mark of 18.4. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Colorado might have a difficult time creating turnovers. USC ranks 52nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Colorado forces the 209th-most turnovers (18.8 percent).

Colorado at USC Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Usc, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while USC ranks 252nd (38.2).
  • The Buffaloes allow the 42nd-fewest blocks per game (2.7) while the Trojans rank 57th (2.8).
  • Colorado ranks 212th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while USC ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
  • The Buffaloes rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Trojans rank 195th (14.3).
  • USC averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. Colorado ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 6.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.2 below their season average).