Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buffaloes and Cougars. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Cougars at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! Colorado is favored by -2.5 in this Pac-12 conference matchup the against Washington State. The over/under for the game is set at 137.5 points.

COLORADO BUFFALOES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington State Cougars +2.5

This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, March 15th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cougars.
  • Not only will Washington State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Buffaloes Defense Show Up on the Road?

Colorado heads into today’s game against Washington State as the favorites, as they have been in 26 of their 31 games this season. Overall, the Buffaloes are 21-5 when favored, including a 14-7 mark in Pac-12 games.

On the road, Colorado has gone just 5-8 this season, but they have won three straight games away from home. For the year, their average scoring margin on the road is -2.9 points per game.

Colorado’s ATS record this season is 15-16-1 and they are 4-9 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last three road games, the Buffaloes are 3-0 ATS and they are 3-2 vs. the spread in their last five road contests. As the favorite, Colorado has gone 13-12-1 vs. the spread this year and they are 2-1 ATS in their last three games as the favorite.

Colorado’s over/under record for the season is 19-13, and today’s line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (149.5). So far, 26 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2.

The Colorado offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Utah. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.4% and connected on 7 threes. KJ Simpson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 19.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Tristan Da Silva brings a PPG average of 16.1 into the game.

At present, the Buffaloes’ defense is nationally ranked 157th, allowing 71.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. Utah, the Runnin’ Utes finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 58 points vs. Colorado.

Will the Cougars Find a Way to Win at Home?

Washington State has been the underdog in 31% of their games this season, going 6-3 in those games. At home, they are 17-4, and their average scoring margin is +11.7 points per game.

Most recently, the Cougars beat Stanford by a score of 79-62. Over their last 10 home games, they have gone 8-2.

Washington State has been a solid bet this season, going 17-14-1 against the spread. They have been even better vs. the spread as the underdog, going 6-2-1 this season. Their ATS record at home is 11-10 and they have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 home games.

Washington State’s over/under record this season is 14-18, and today’s line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (141.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 141 points, and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.

In their latest game, Washington State offense put up 79 points against Stanford. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50.8% and made 7 threes. Isaac Jones is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.5 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Myles Rice brings a PPG average of 15.2 into the game.

The Cougars’ defense is presently ranked 54th nationally, allowing an average of 67.2 points per contest. The Washington State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 62 points and allowed Stanford to connect on 7 threes.