The 20th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes (16-4, 6-2 Pac-12) will be at Pauley Pavilion to take on the UCLA Bruins (10-10, 3-4 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game will air on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bruins lost big to the 12th-ranked Oregon Ducks, 96-75, while the Buffaloes were victorious over the Washington Huskies, 76-62.
Colorado dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.172 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 32.1). Washington put up marks of 0.091 and 22.2, respectively, for those same stats. UCLA, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 33.3). Jalen Hill played well for UCLA, putting up 16 points and eight rebounds. Tyler Bey, meanwhile fueled Colorado with 16 points.
The Buffaloes dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last game, Colorado won 93-68. The Buffaloes’ 27.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bruins, who had a rate of 19.6. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Bruins rank 13th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), while Colorado ranks 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent). Also, the Buffaloes rank 31st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), while the Bruins rank 318th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.286).
Colorado at UCLA Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – UCLA, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UCLA averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. Colorado ranks 189th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Bruins rank 36th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Buffaloes rank 50th (11.1).
- UCLA is 17th in the country with 30.5 rebounds allowed per game while Colorado is 28th with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Buffaloes rank 189th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Bruins rank 244th (18.1).
- UCLA averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 98th in the country. Colorado ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 10.4 for the season.
