Colorado Buffaloes at UCLA Bruins Free Prediction 02/06/19

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The Colorado Buffaloes (12-9, 3-6 Pac-12) will be at Pauley Pavilion to meet the UCLA Bruins (12-10, 5-4 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.

Colorado Buffaloes vs. UCLA Bruins ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Bruins lost to the Washington Huskies, 69-55, while the Buffaloes easily got past the Oregon Ducks, 73-51.

Colorado dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.453 (above their season average of 0.270) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 30.1). For those same stats, Oregon was 0.190 and 18.2, respectively. UCLA, on the other hand, held Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 31.5). Kris Wilkes had a good outing for UCLA, contributing 20 points and six rebounds. Colorado was led by Tyler Bey, who had 27 points and 10 rebounds.

The Buffaloes dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last matchup, Colorado won 80-76. Getting to the free throw line was one of Colorado’s biggest advantages. They had 25 free throw attempts, while UCLA had just 12. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The offense of UCLA will square off against the top-notch defense of Colorado. The Bruins rank 193rd in offensive efficiency, while the Buffaloes are 79th in defensive efficiency. The Buffaloes figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Colorado vs. UCLA Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while UCLA ranks 239th (15.9).
  • The Bruins rank 38th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Buffaloes rank 105th (3.3).
  • UCLA averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 116th in the country. Colorado ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
  • The Buffaloes rank 102nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Bruins rank 267th (26.7).
  • Colorado ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while UCLA ranks 184th (36.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 6.5 for the season.