Connecticut Huskies vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Buffaloes. The game is starting at 3:30 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Buffaloes at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. Get ready to place your bets! Connecticut is the -14.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Colorado. The over/under for the game is set at 144 points.
CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +14.5
This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 3:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Buffaloes.
- Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Can the Huskies Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies dropped a 99-97 decision at home to Memphis on Monday, November 25th. Connecticut, who went into the game as -9 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After a 40-40 tie at halftime, both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 196, well over the O/U line of 148.5.
Connecticut’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a 49.2% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 30 threes for a 46.7% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 60%. The Huskies also connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 of 24 from the line.
Tyrese Hunter led the way with 26 points, knocking down 7 of 10 threes and shooting 61.5% overall. Tarris Reed Jr. was dominant inside, shooting 76.9% from the field and grabbing 11 rebounds. Connecticut also got strong contributions from Alex Karaban and Colby Rogers, who each added 19 points, with Karaban hitting 4 threes and dishing out 6 assists.
Connecticut’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 99 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 65 attempts.
From three-point range, the Huskies gave up 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws, good for 79%.
Are Colorado Ready for a Home Win?
Colorado fell to Michigan State 72-56 on Monday, failing to cover the +7.5 spread. The game’s total points of 128 were well below the O/U line of 145.5.
After trailing 38-25 at halftime, the Buffaloes scored 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34, unable to close the gap.
In their last game, the Buffaloes struggled offensively, scoring just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 21.1% from beyond the arc, making 4 of 19 attempts. They also shot 60% from the free-throw line, connecting on 12 of 20 attempts.
Julian Hammond III led the team with 15 points, knocking down 3 of 7 threes and adding 4 assists. Elijah Malone contributed 14 points on 7 of 10 shooting, while Jase Richardson added 13 points, hitting 6 of 8 shots overall.
Colorado’s defense struggled inside, allowing 72 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Buffaloes gave up 28 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 70% success rate for their opponent.
However, Colorado did well in limiting three-point damage, as their opponent shot just 2/21 from beyond the arc, a 9% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10 shots (76%).