The California Golden Bears (5-13, 0-6 Pac-12) and the Colorado Buffaloes (10-7, 1-4 Pac-12) clash at Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears will attempt to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Colorado Buffaloes at California Golden Bears ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Golden Bears lost big to the Washington Huskies, 71-52, while the Buffaloes were beaten by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 78-69.
Colorado held Utah to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below their season average of 32.4) while California forced Washington into a turnover percentage of 23.3 (above their season average of 16.3). California’s Paris Austin led the way, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Shane Gatling, meanwhile played a key role for Colorado with 21 points.
The Buffaloes won the sole game between these two teams last year, 68-64. One of Colorado’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 29 trips to the line, while California went 22 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It might be a tough game for California on the offensive glass. The Golden Bears are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 306th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.7 percent. Meanwhile, Colorado ranks 30th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.9 percent. Moreover, the Buffaloes are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281). The Golden Bears, meanhwile, rank 322nd at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.292.
Colorado at California ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Colorado ranks 75th in rebounds per game (37.7) while California ranks 269th (29.3).
- The Buffaloes rank 198th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Golden Bears rank 254th (18.6).
- Colorado ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while California ranks 65th (3.0).
- The Buffaloes rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Golden Bears rank 201st (14.9).
- California ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Colorado ranks 119th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
- The Buffaloes have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Colorado has defeated opponents by an average of 7.1 points.
