Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Buffaloes. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on PACN, and it’s hosted by the Buffaloes at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and the Buffaloes are favored to win at home against the Bears.
NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears +21.5
This game will be played at CU Events Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Buffaloes.
- Even though we have Colorado winning straight-up, we like Northern Colorado at +21.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Taking a Look at the Bears Chances on the Road
As they prepare for their 10th game of the season, Northern Colorado currently holds a 4-5 overall record. Looking at their performance in the past ten road games, Northern Colorado has a 2-8 record on the road, stretching back to last year. Northern Colorado has a subpar ATS performance, sitting below .500 with a 2-5 record. In their last five games, the team has gone 1-4 against the spread.
In nine games, Northern Colorado comes in with an over/under mark of 4-3-0, with their games averaging 155.4 points per game. The Bears’ last five games have culminated with an average of 158 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.
Northern Colorado’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 99 points vs. Texas A&M-Commerce. Overall, they hit 51.6% of their shots from the field and went 23/29 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Bears hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 296th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 275th in terms of percentage and 70th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Bears’ defense holds the 155th rank in the nation, allowing 72.2 points per game. Against Texas A&M-Commerce in their most recent game, the Northern Colorado defense gave up a total of 101 points while allowing Texas A&M-Commerce to hit 43% of their shots.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Buffaloes?
Colorado comes into their 10th game of the season with a 7-2 record. In their previous ten home games, which includes those from last year, Colorado has gone 8-2. Colorado enters today’s game with a 3-4 against the spread (ATS) record. In home games this season, Colorado is 3-1 vs. the spread and has gone 7-3 in their last ten games at home.
After nine games, Colorado has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 152.9 points per game so far. In the Buffaloes’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 156 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.
Colorado’s offense had a good outing, putting up 83 points against Colorado State. They achieved a 54.5% field goal percentage and went 19/21 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Buffaloes have a season-long field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 25th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 52nd in terms of percentage and 218th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Colorado defense is giving up an average of 68.9 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Colorado defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Colorado State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 88 points.