It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Arizona Wildcats (9-4) welcome the Colorado Buffaloes (9-3) to the McKale Memorial Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Buffaloes played, they blew out the Drake Bulldogs, 100-71. The Buffaloes had a much better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.194) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 18.2). With 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Namon Wright was the top scorer from either team.
The Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Houston Baptist Huskies in their last game, 90-60. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.491 vs. 0.159) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.355). Brandon Randolph was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won two out of three games against the Buffaloes last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Arizona won 83-67. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 13.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 19.6).
Brandon Williams has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Arizona.
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between a pair of the country’s top defenses. Arizona ranks 45th in defensive efficiency (93.1) and Colorado is 53rd (94.0).
Colorado at Arizona Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado ranks 48th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Arizona ranks 163rd (35.5).
The Wildcats rank 20th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Buffaloes rank 103rd (6.4).
Colorado allows the 12th-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while Arizona ranks 51st (2.8).
The Buffaloes are fifth in the NCAA with 9.3 assists allowed per game while the Wildcats are 31st with 10.8 assists allowed per game.
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The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 11.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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