The Colorado Buffaloes (8-1) meet the Indiana State Sycamores (6-3) in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction
The last time the Sycamores played, they were beaten by the Ball State Cardinals, 86-69. Ball State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Indiana State. The Cardinals had a rate of 0.231, while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.164. Tyreke Key led Indiana State in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-18 shooting.
The Buffaloes had no trouble getting past the Drake Bulldogs in their last contest, 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). Namon Wright was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
Indiana State vs. Colorado ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Colorado ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Indiana State ranks 149th (12.8).
The Sycamores rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (6.4) while the Buffaloes rank 128th (7.1).
Colorado ranks 176th in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while Indiana State ranks 265th (21.9).
The Buffaloes average 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. The Sycamores rank 107th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
Indiana State averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. Colorado ranks 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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