NCAAB Picks Today: Bet Cal to Cover Colorado
Colorado is an 11½-point favorite against California in our NCAAB lines. The over-under is set at 151½ points.
Here’s a look at my college basketball picks for this Pac-12 contest.

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California vs Colorado Game Information
- Game: California (13-15, 9-8 PAC12) vs Colorado (18-9, 9-7)
- Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. ET
- Location: CU Events Center. Boulder, CO
- California vs Colorado Live Stream: TBS.com
The Cal Bears (13-15) are a sizable 11½-point favorite against the Colorado Buffaloes in our NCAAB odds. This Wednesday, Feb. 28 matchup tips off from Boulder at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can stream the action on Pac-12 Network.
California vs Colorado Odds and Spreads
California vs Colorado Betting Trends
- Cal is 14-14 against the spread (ATS) in our college basketball odds.
- Colorado is 13-14 ATS this season.
- The Bears are 7-10 as an underdog.
- The Buffs have been elite at home with a 14-1 record.
- Cal is the No. 291 defense allowing 75.8 points per contest.
- Colorado is the No. 7 ranked three-point shooting team in the nation hitting 39.4% of long-range attempts.
- The over has hit in the Bears’ last six games as an underdog of 7-12 ½ points.
- Colorado’s games have gone over in 17 contests, with the under cashing on 10 occasions.
California vs Colorado Over/Under Pick: Over 151½ Points
We are looking at the No. 196 and No. 291 ranked defensive teams based on points per game. So, we are not expecting a ton of stops in this matchup.
Both teams have trended heavily towards the over as well. Bet online the over as Cal takes on Colorado.
California vs Colorado ATS Pick: Cal +11 ½
The last time these two teams squared off Cal came away with a 4-point win on Jan. 10. Colorado looks to be the stronger team now, but 11½ is too many points.
The Buffaloes have been hard to beat at home, but I like Cal to hang around. Take Cal to cover the 11½-point spread at the sportsbook.
California vs Colorado Player Prop Pick: Jalen Cone Over 12.5 Points (-120)
Cal guard Jalen Cone has scored 14 or more points in three straight games. Cone averages 13.5 points per contest.
The Bears guard faces a Colorado defense that gives up buckets. Take the over on Cone’s points in our NCAAB player prop bets.
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California vs Colorado Prediction
Questions of the Day
Who is the best bet to cover the spread: Cal or Colorado?
We like Cal to cover the +11½-point spread.
What is a good player prop bet as Cal takes on Colorado?
Take the over on Cal guard Jalen Cone’s points prop betting option.
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.