The Arizona Wildcats (14-11, 5-7 Pac-12) head to Coors Events Center to go head-to-head against the Colorado Buffaloes (15-9, 6-6 Pac-12). The Wildcats will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 17, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Arizona Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Buffaloes beat the Arizona State Sun Devils, 77-73, while the Wildcats lost to the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 83-76.
Colorado dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.277) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 29.6). Arizona State recorded marks of 0.220 and 28.2, respectively, for those same stats. Arizona, on the other hand, held Utah to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 32.1). Tyler Bey played a pivotal role for Colorado with 22 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, Arizona was led by Ryan Luther, who put up 14 points.
In their first matchup this year, Brandon Williams led the Wildcats to a 64-56 victory. He recorded 14 points and six assists. Arizona had a much better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 22.3). Colorado, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (12-14; 85.7 percent).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Colorado. Colorado ranks 191st in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Arizona forces the 61st-most turnovers in the nation (21.4 percent).
Arizona Wildcats at Colorado Buffaloes Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Colorado ranks 149th (6.8).
- The Buffaloes rank 25th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Wildcats rank 73rd (12.1).
- The Buffaloes rank 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Wildcats rank 158th (35.2).
- Colorado ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Arizona ranks 148th (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (11.3 above their season average).
- The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 6.5 for the season.
