It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Colorado Buffaloes (10-5, 1-2 Pac-12) welcome the Washington Huskies (11-4, 2-0 Pac-12) to the Coors Events Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Washington Huskies at Colorado Buffaloes Betting Prediction
The last time the Huskies played, they topped the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 69-53. Washington’s 10.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Utah, who had a mark of 19.7. The Huskies’ mark was better than their season average of 16.9. Washington rallied around David Crisp, who recorded 17 points.
The Buffaloes had no trouble getting past the Washington State Cougars in their last contest, 92-60. The Buffaloes, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.5, had a phenomenal mark of 45.2 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.511). Tyler Bey was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Huskies won both meetings against the Buffaloes last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Washington won 82-59. The Huskies had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 22.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.206 vs. 0.117).
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Buffaloes (ranked 94th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Huskies (308th in possessions per game).
Washington at Colorado ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Washington ranks 138th (13.5).
The Huskies rank 31st in steals per game (8.2) while the Buffaloes rank 125th (6.1).
Colorado ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Washington ranks 123rd (34.7).
The Huskies rank second in blocks per game (6.4) while the Buffaloes rank 65th (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 6.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Buffaloes have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (9.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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