USC Trojans at Colorado Buffaloes Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The Colorado Buffaloes (18-11, 9-8 Pac-12) welcome the USC Trojans (15-15, 8-9 Pac-12) to Coors Events Center as the regular season finishes up. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

USC Trojans at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Buffaloes dismantled the UCLA Bruins, 93-68, while the Trojans were beaten by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 83-74.

Colorado played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8 (below their season average of 30.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.543 (above their season average of 0.517). UCLA recorded marks of 19.6 and 0.414, respectively, for those same stats. USC, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.527). Colorado rallied around Tyler Bey, who contributed 27 points and 13 rebounds. Nick Rakocevic played a key role for USC with 17 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, McKinley Wright IV led the Buffaloes to a 69-65 win. He put up 20 points and eight rebounds. The Buffaloes’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Trojans. Colorado had a rate of 25.0, while USC posted a mark of 20.5.

It could be a tough game for USC on the offensive glass. The Trojans currently rank 231st in offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 percent), while Colorado ranks 23rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).

USC Trojans vs. Colorado Buffaloes Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Colorado ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while USC ranks 252nd (37.9).
  • The Trojans average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 134th in the country. The Buffaloes rank 160th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • The Buffaloes rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Trojans rank 204th (14.3).
  • USC ranks 155th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while Colorado ranks 233rd (20.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
  • The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 6.4 for the season.