It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Colorado Buffaloes (12-7, 4-3 Pac-12) welcome the Washington Huskies (13-6, 3-3 Pac-12) to Coors Events Center. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Washington Huskies at Colorado Buffaloes Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last game, they were beaten by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 70-62. One of Utah’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 30 trips to the line, while Washington went 18 times. Jaylen Nowell led Washington in scoring with 17 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Buffaloes beat the Washington State Cougars in their last outing, 82-73. The Buffaloes knocked down 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.5 (below the 26.0 mark opponents have averaged against Colorado this season). With 16 points and 10 rebounds, Namon Wright played well for Colorado.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Colorado. Colorado ranks 281st in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Washington forces the 42nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.6 percent).
George King has averaged 15.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over the last five games for Colorado.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Buffaloes won the most recent matchup 81-66. The Buffaloes had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 18.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.540 vs. 0.491).
Washington Huskies at Colorado Buffaloes Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington ranks 11th in steals per game (8.9) while Colorado ranks 197th (4.4).
The Buffaloes rank 44th in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Huskies rank 225th (33.1).
Washington ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.6) while Colorado ranks 113th (3.3).
The Buffaloes rank 172nd in assists per game (12.9) while the Huskies rank 216th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Washington has defeated opponents by an average of 2.4 points.
During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
