Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Buffaloes. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Buffaloes at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. Get ready to place your bets! Cincinnati come into this Big 12 conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 133.5 points.
CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +2.5
This game will be played at CU Events Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Buffaloes.
- Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can Cincinnati Pull Off A Win at CU Events Center?
Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games
The Bearcats fell to 10-5 on the season after a 54-40 home loss to Kansas on Saturday. Cincinnati, who entered the game as slight -1 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 94 were well below the O/U line of 136.5.
Cincinnati led 25-24 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 15 points while allowing 30. This offensive drop-off was a key factor in the loss.
Cincinnati’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 40 points on 30.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.9%, and they hit only 3 of 22 from beyond the arc, shooting 13.6% from three-point range.
Hunter Dickinson was a bright spot, scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall. The Bearcats finished with 8 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, while connecting on just 1 of 2 free throws.
Despite giving up 12 offensive rebounds, Cincinnati’s defense was solid, allowing just 54 points on 30% shooting from the field. They held their opponent to 40% on two-point attempts, with a 15/37 shooting performance.
The Bearcats were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3/22 shooting, a 13% success rate. Cincinnati also sent them to the free-throw line only twice, where they made 1/2 attempts.
Will the Buffaloes Win at CU Events Center?
Colorado’s season record dropped to 9-6 after a 78-70 home loss to West Virginia on Sunday. The Buffaloes, who were favored by three points, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.
Trailing 40-29 at halftime, Colorado put up 41 points in the second half while allowing 38, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 70 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.9%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 19 attempts, and connected on 48.3% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, Colorado was solid, converting 24 of 30 attempts for an 80% success rate.
Javon Small led the way with 26 points and 7 assists, shooting 35.3% overall and 40% from three-point range. Julian Hammond III added 23 points, hitting 42.9% from deep, while Joseph Yesufu contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% from both the field and three-point range.
Colorado’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 20 of 48 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 14 of 29 attempts, good for 48% shooting.
From three-point range, the opposition went 6 for 19, shooting 31%. They also made 24 of 30 free throws, hitting 80% from the line. Colorado allowed 8 offensive rebounds.