Colorado Pick for Outright, ATS Win vs Cal
It has been more than a decade since a team in the Colorado-California series won back-to-back games by double digits. The visiting Buffaloes look to change that on Wednesday. The college basketball betting lines have the visiting Buffaloes favored in this matchup.
The recent trends aren’t in Colorado’s favor considering that the home team has won eight of the last nine games between the Buffaloes and the Bears.
When looking at NCAAB picks, there is a chance that Colorado could get third-leading scorer Cody Williams back for this game. The freshman hasn’t played since Jan. 7. Julian Hammond, who averages 9.2 points, is questionable.
For Cal, guard Devin Askew is questionable while ND Okafor and Vladimir Pavlovic are out. Okafor and Pavlovic have combined to miss 14 games.
Colorado is among the other teams receiving votes in the latest Associated Press poll.
When looking at the NCAA basketball futures odds, Colorado is priced at +6000 in the odds of winning the NCAAM national championship. The odds have moved from +8000 since the season got underway. California is well back at +50000 in the championship odds. The Buffaloes came into the season fourth in the odds of winning the Pac-12 title while Cal was ahead of only Washington State and Oregon State in the Pac-12 conference odds.
Colorado vs California Game Information
- Game: Colorado 11-4 (2-2 in the Pac-12) vs California 5-10 (1-3 in the Pac-12)
- Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 11 p.m. ET
- Location: Jaas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA
- Colorado vs California Live Stream: TBS.com
Four of California’s five wins this season have come at home while Colorado is 0-3 in true road games. California has lost 10 of its last 13 games when listed by the sportsbook as the home underdog. Colorado has lost its last five games as a road favorite.
The Buffaloes are priced at -175 to win the game with Cal at +150 on the moneyline according to the Las Vegas odds.
Colorado vs California Odds and Spreads
Colorado vs California Betting Trends
- Colorado is 10-2 when listed as the favorite this season.
- California has lost seven of its last nine matchups as the underdog.
- The total has gone over in eight of Cal’s last 11 contests.
- Each of Colorado’s first three road games this season landed under the total.
- The Bears have covered in four of the last five games against Colorado.
- Colorado has lost 10 of its last 11 road games.
- The Buffaloes are 0-4-1 against the spread in their last five Pac-12 games.
- The Bears are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games.
ATS Pick: Colorado -3½
Cal’s record is a little deceiving as the Bears just beat UCLA and threw a scare into USC. Still, it remains to be seen if the Bears can match up with an explosive Colorado team that might be getting a potential lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft back on the court. That is something for those who bet online to monitor.
Cody Williams will be the highest draft pick in the history of Colorado University
From: Chandler, Arizona
Height: 6’8
Attributes: 🐶Oh yeah and he’s Jalen Williams little brother. Move over big bro!!!
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Cal might be able to keep it close but look for the Buffaloes to make enough shots to not only snap a two-game losing streak but cover as a road favorite in NCAAB picks for the first time this season.
Over/Under Pick: Over 149
Colorado’s strength is its offense as the Buffaloes are in the top 50 nationally in scoring offense while showing up in the top 20 in field-goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free-throw percentage. They will be facing a Cal team that has some defensive issues as opponents are shooting 46.5% from the field.
Keep that in mind when looking at the 149-point total. Five of the last eight games between the teams finished over the total and this game could also head in that direction.
Player Prop Pick: Colorado’s KJ Simpson Over 18.5 Points (-176)
Simpson has at least 20 points in six of his last seven games. After a three-game stretch when he was 2 of 9 from 3-point range, Simpson was 3 of 6 from distance the last time out.
The California native had 25 points the last time he played Cal on the road and he figures to be scoring early and often in this matchup as well.
Colorado vs California Prediction
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Questions Of The Day
Based on trends and recent matchups, who do you see as the favorite in this Pac-12 clash?
Although Cal is playing better in recent games, visiting Colorado is favored to win the contest.
Both teams have experienced injuries. Which team is better equipped to handle their personnel losses?
Colorado comes into the game with an 11-4 record so the Buffaloes have done a better job dealing with missing players so far this season.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
