The Colorado Buffaloes (12-10, 4-7 Pac-12) battle the Oregon State Beavers (8-13, 2-8) Saturday. Tip from Gill Coliseum is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. Oregon State'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Beavers and Buffaloes played once already this season with Colorado at home winning 62-42. The Under 136.5 hit as well.
Oregon State is coming off a 63-44 loss to Utah, failing to cover as a 7.5-point home underdog Thursday. It is 10-10 against the spread (ATS) this season and 3-2 ATS over its last 5 games. The Beavers’ strength is defense, ranking 101st in opponents’ points per game (66.6).
Colorado, on the other hand, lost to Oregon 75-69 Thursday, pushing as a 6-point road underdog. The Buffaloes are 8-13-1 ATS on the season and 0-4-1 ATS over their last 5. Their strength is also defense, ranking 102nd in opponents’ field goal percentage (41.9%).