The California Golden Bears (5-13, 0-6 Pac-12) will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak when they square off against the Colorado Buffaloes (10-7, 1-4 Pac-12) at Haas Pavilion. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Colorado Buffaloes at California Golden Bears ATS Prediction
In the Buffaloes’ last contest, they were topped by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 78-69. One of Utah’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 29 trips to the line, while Colorado went 16 times. Shane Gatling led Colorado in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-18 shooting.
The Golden Bears lost big to the Washington Huskies in their last contest, 71-52. Washington’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over California. The Huskies had a rate of 0.553 (above their season average of 0.523), while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 0.314 (below their season average of 0.507). With 12 points, seven rebounds and five steals, Paris Austin had a good game for California.
After the Buffaloes won the only contest against the Golden Bears last season, 68-64, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Colorado had a much better free throw rate (0.432 vs. 0.250). California, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 25.1).
It could be a tough matchup for California on the offensive glass. The Golden Bears rank 306th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while Colorado ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent). Also, the Buffaloes are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281). The Golden Bears, meanhwile, rank 322nd at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.292.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado ranks 75th in rebounds per game (37.7) while California ranks 269th (29.3).
The Buffaloes rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Golden Bears rank 201st (14.9).
California ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Colorado ranks 119th (6.6).
The Buffaloes rank 198th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Golden Bears rank 254th (18.6).
Colorado ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while California ranks 65th (3.0).
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The Buffaloes have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Colorado has defeated opponents by an average of 7.1 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
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