Colorado Buffaloes (13-8) vs Oregon Ducks (13-7)
Game Info: Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10:00 pm (CU Events Center)
Betting Odds: Colorado Buffaloes +1 -- Over/Under: 138.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Oregon Ducks and Colorado Buffaloes face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at the Coors Events Center. When these two teams faced off on January 25th it was Colorado that won 82-78.
Jabari Walker was the best player for Colorado putting up 24 points and 11 rebounds. Quincy Guerrier was the top player for Oregon putting up 22 points and six rebounds.
Oregon comes into this game with a 13-7 record overall and they have gone 8-12 against the spread. In the last game against Oregon State it was an impressive victory with the defense giving up only 56 points. Oregon is averaging 73.9 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. Guard Will Richardson has been the top player for Oregon averaging 14.9 points while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 46.3 percent from behind the three point line.
On the other side of this matchup is the Colorado Buffaloes who sit with a 13-8 record overall and they have gone 6-13-2 against the spread. In the last game against Washington State, the offense really struggled scoring only 43 points and that led to the 27 point defeat. Colorado is averaging 69 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. Jabari Walker has been the top player for Colorado averaging 13.8 points while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from behind the three point line.
Oregon is 0-4 against the spread in their last four games as a road favorite. Oregon is 1-10 against the spread in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. The over is 4-0 in Colorado’s last four home games following three or more consecutive road games. The over is 8-0 in Oregon’s last eight games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 percent.
Oregon has struggled on the road as favorites, and it’s going to be the case again this year. At home this season, Colorado has gone 9-3 straight up, and they actually have the better defense in this matchup. Look for Colorado to cover the spread.