Northern Colorado vs Colorado Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Colorado vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 8th at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview

The Northern Colorado Bears are 1-0 this year after they defeated Colorado College by a score of 75-55 in their first game. Northern Colorado led 38-29 at halftime and they held Colorado College to just 26 points in the second half in the win. The Bears shot 45.8% from the field, 26.9% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws. Northern Colorado made 7 three-pointers and 14 free throws, recorded 13 assists, and won the rebounding battle by 21, but they did turn the ball over 15 times in the game. Langston Reynolds led Northern Colorado with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Brock Wisne added 15 points and nine rebounds in the victory. Northern Colorado will play against South Dakota State and Washington State after this one.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 1-0 this season after they defeated Eastern Washington by a score of 76-56 in their last game. Colorado trailed 31-25 at halftime, but they won the second half by a total of 51-25 for a 20-point win. The Buffaloes shot 45.8% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Colorado made 9 three-pointers and 13 free throws, recorded 16 assists, and won the rebounding battle by 17, but they turned the ball over 18 times in the victory. Sebastian Rancik led Colorado with 13 points and three rebounds, while Javon Ruffin and Trevor Baskin added 12 points in the game. Colorado will take on CS Fullerton following this game.

Why Colorado will cover

• Colorado has won each of its last 12 night games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northern Colorado has lost each of its last seven road games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why Northern Colorado will cover

• Northern Colorado has won each of its last three night games against non-conference opponents.

Northern Colorado vs Colorado Prediction 

Colorado opened the season with a very bad first half against Eastern Washington, but they woke up and played a great second half to win by 20 points. Northern Colorado was able to defeat a non-D-1 team in their season opener and they played very strong defense in that win. The Bears looked good in their first game, but we can’t really take much from a non-D-1 game. I think Colorado has a ton of momentum coming into this matchup after their strong second half against EWU, and I think they will avoid the slow start here. Back Colorado to cover at home.