It will be a meeting between two stifling defenses when the 24th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes (18-5, 8-3 Pac-12) go head-to-head with the Stanford Cardinal (16-6, 5-4 Pac-12) at CU Events Center. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Buffaloes were victorious over the California Golden Bears, 71-65, while the Cardinal fell to the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 64-56.
Colorado played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 31.4) and a free throw rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.287). For those same stats, California was 8.3 and 0.178, respectively. Stanford, meanwhile, held Utah to an effective field goal percentage of 0.421 (below their season average of 0.518). Colorado was lifted by Tyler Bey, who recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Oscar da Silva had a solid performance for Stanford, putting up eight points and 11 rebounds.
The Cardinal won the sole game between these two teams last season, 75-62. One of Stanford’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Buffaloes were just 7-13 (53.8 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Points could be at a premium in this battle between a pair of the country’s top defenses. Colorado currently ranks 15th in defensive efficiency (90.1) and Stanford is fourth (86.9). Also, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Cardinal. They rank 302nd in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.9 percent, while the Buffaloes are 35th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.0 percent).
Stanford Cardinal at Colorado Buffaloes Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stanford averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. Colorado ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Cardinal rank 52nd in blocks per game (4.2) while the Buffaloes rank 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Stanford is 19th in the country with 10.1 assists allowed per game while Colorado is 41st with 10.8 assists allowed per game.
- The Buffaloes rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Cardinal rank 134th (34.8).
- Colorado ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Stanford ranks 89th (20.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
- The Cardinal have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Stanford has defeated opponents by an average of 10.5 points.
