The Colorado Buffaloes (7-2) welcome the San Diego Toreros (7-2) to Coors Events Center as they try to extend their six-game home winning streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Colorado opened as a 6.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 136 points.
San Diego Toreros vs. Colorado Buffaloes Free Prediction
In the Toreros’ last outing, they dismantled the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 79-51. The Toreros had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.514) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 22.5). San Diego rallied around Isaiah Pineiro, who contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Buffaloes got blown out by the No. 13 Xavier Musketeers in their last matchup, 96-69. Xavier’s 0.293 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Colorado, who had a mark of 0.169. The Musketeers’ mark was below their season average of 0.376, while the Buffaloes’ was below their season average of 0.278. With 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Namon Wright was Colorado’s high scorer.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Colorado. Since last season, Colorado ranks 279th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while the gambling defense of San Diego has forced the 56th-most turnovers in the NCAA (17.0 percent). Also, the Toreros, who rank 321st in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), might struggle to get second chance points against the Buffaloes, who rank 35th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.8 percent).
San Diego comes into the contest with records of 7-2 straight up (SU) and 3-2 against the spread (ATS). Of the Toreros’ 5 games that accepted bets, four have finished under the total.
Colorado is 7-2 SU, but they struggle covering the spread (4-5 ATS). Contrary to San Diego, games featuring the Buffaloes have typically gone over the projected point total (55.6 percent).
San Diego Toreros at Colorado Buffaloes Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – San Diego, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
San Diego ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Colorado ranks 188th (22.4).
The Buffaloes rank 30th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Toreros rank 194th (33.5).
San Diego ranks 82nd in steals per game (4.6) while Colorado ranks 178th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
The Toreros allow the 15th-fewest blocks per game (3.2) while the Buffaloes rank 35th (3.6).
San Diego ranks second in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Colorado ranks 22nd (12.1).
