Cal State Fullerton Titans vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Looking to win big? The Titans and Buffaloes face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buffaloes are hosting the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and Colorado is favored by -16 vs. Cal State Fullerton.

CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cal State Fullerton Titans +16

This game will be played at CU Events Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Buffaloes.
• Even though we have Colorado winning straight-up, we like Cal State Fullerton at +16.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Titans Offense Score Enough in Boulder?

Cal State Fullerton Titans Recent Game/Games

The Titans dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 80-53 to Stanford on the road. Entering the game as +16.5 point underdogs, Fullerton not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 30-27 at halftime, the Titans struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 50. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the O/U line of 141.

Cal State Fullerton struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 32.5%. They hit only 3 of 12 from three-point range, shooting 25% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 35%.

The Titans managed just 2 assists as a team, with Benny Gealer hitting 6 of 7 threes and scoring 20 points. Jaylen Blakes added 18 points and 5 assists, while Maxime Raynaud contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds.

Cal State Fullerton’s defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 24 made field goals on 53 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the other team went 12/32, shooting 37%. Cal State Fullerton also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 76%.

Will the Buffaloes Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Colorado narrowly edged Northern Colorado 90-88 at home on Friday, November 8th. The Buffaloes, who were -13 point favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 178, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.

Colorado led 32-30 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 37 points to the Bears.

In their latest game, Colorado put up 90 points, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit just 5 of 18 from three-point range (27.8%), but were more effective inside, shooting 55% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 31 of 41 attempts, good for 75.6%.

Elijah Malone led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Jaron Rillie added 16 points, hitting 5 threes on 9 attempts (55.6%), and also contributed 7 assists. Overall, Colorado finished with just 9 assists as a team, while grabbing 11 offensive rebounds.

Colorado struggled defensively, giving up 88 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 of 40 shooting, which is 55%.

From three-point range, Colorado held their opponent to 5 of 18 shooting, or 27%. However, they sent them to the line 41 times, where they hit 31 free throws at a 75% clip. Colorado also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.