Norfolk State Spartans at Colorado Buffaloes Free Prediction 03/25/19

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The Norfolk State Spartans (22-13), 14.5-point underdogs, take on the Colorado Buffaloes (22-12) in the NIT at CU Events Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 146.5 points and it will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Norfolk State Spartans at Colorado Buffaloes ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Buffaloes beat the Dayton Flyers 78-73, while the Spartans won a close one over the Alabama Crimson Tide 80-79.

The Spartans had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 18.0) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.0 (above their season average of 27.7). Colorado, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (below their season average of 31.2) and a free throw rate of 0.262 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Dayton was 14.3 and 0.145, respectively. Tyler Bey played a key role for Colorado with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Derrik Jamerson Jr., meanwhile had a solid performance for Norfolk State, putting up 25 points and seven rebounds.

Vegas is known to set the total low when the Spartans are playing, as 19 of their 29 contests have gone over the O/U total. Norfolk State heads into the game with records of 22-13 straight up (SU) and 17-12 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Norfolk State, Buffaloes games have a tendency to finish under the total (64.7 percent). Further, Colorado is 22-12 SU and 18-16 ATS.

Points could be at a premium as two of the country’s top defenses battle. Colorado ranks 57th in defensive efficiency (98.1) and Norfolk State is 40th (96.6).

Norfolk State Spartans vs. Colorado Buffaloes Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Norfolk State ranks 223rd (36.2).
  • The Spartans rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Buffaloes rank 158th (3.0).
  • Norfolk State ranks 208th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Colorado ranks 253rd (19.9).
  • The Spartans rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Buffaloes rank 203rd (6.9).
  • Colorado ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Norfolk State ranks 148th (13.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
  • The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 4.7 for the season.