The Colorado Buffaloes'(11-7, 3-4 Pac-12) face off against the No. 6'UCLA Bruins (15-2, 6-0 Pac-12)'on Saturday. Tip from Pauley Pavilion is set for 8 p.m. ET. (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado vs. UCLA'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Buffaloes fell to USC 68-61 on Thursday, failing to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs. In their previous 7 games, they are 3-4 against the spread (ATS) and on the season, they are 8-10 ATS. Colorado has struggled shooting the ball this season, ranking 247th in the nation in 3-point percentage (32.44%)'and 305th in the nation in free throw percentage (66.08%).
UCLA throttled Utah 68-49 at home on Thursday, covering as 13-point favorites. In its last 7 games, UCLA is 5-2 ATS and is 10-7 ATS this season. The Bruins defense has been phenomenal this season, ranking 17th in the country for opponent points per game (60.1)'and 26th for opponent 3-point percentage (29.1%).