Bellarmine Knights vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Betting on today’s Knights and Buffaloes game? Catch the action at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO, as the Buffaloes hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -25.5 at home against Bellarmine.

BELLARMINE KNIGHTS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes -25.5

This game will be played at CU Events Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.

WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Buffaloes.
• Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -25.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Do the Knights Have What it Takes in Boulder?

Bellarmine Knights Recent Game/Games

The Knights dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 92-55 road loss to Wyoming on Thursday. Bellarmine entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.

They trailed 52-28 at halftime and managed just 27 points in the second half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 147, going over the O/U line of 139.5.

Bellarmine struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 38.8% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.9%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 5 of 21 attempts for 23.8%, though they did connect on 80% of their free throws (12/15). The Knights managed just 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists as a team.

Obi Agbim was a standout performer, scoring 28 points in 29 minutes, shooting 10/13 overall and 8/10 from three-point range. Kenyon Goodin and A.J. Wills each contributed 13 points, with Wills adding 7 assists. Touko Tainamo was perfect from the field, going 5/5, including 1/1 from beyond the arc.

Bellarmine’s defense struggled, giving up 92 points on 65% shooting. They allowed 36 field goals on 55 attempts.

Inside the arc, opponents shot 81%, hitting 22 of 27. From three, they made 14 of 28, shooting 50%. Bellarmine also sent them to the line 7 times, where they made 6 free throws.

Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado?

Colorado improved to 8-2 on the season with an 81-70 home win over South Dakota State on Friday, December 13th. The Buffaloes, who were -8 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 151 went over the 145.5 O/U line.

Colorado led 40-35 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jackrabbits 41-35 to secure the win.

In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 81 points, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks to a strong 65.6% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from three, hitting just 29.2% (7/24). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 18 of 19 attempts (94.7%).

Julian Hammond III led the way with 23 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 40% from deep. Elijah Malone was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots and adding 9 rebounds, while RJ Smith connected on 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points and 4 assists.

Colorado’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 65% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 32 tries.

From beyond the arc, Colorado held the other team to 29% shooting, as they went 7/24 on threes. The Buffaloes also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 94% clip. Colorado gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.