Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Colorado vs. Trojans CBB Odds
Looking for Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans NCAA basketball free pick & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Colorado taking on the Trojans on Saturday, February 17th at Galen Center, in USC, CA. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks all college basketball season long including all CBB games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Colorado USC matchup.
NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(16-9) Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans (10-15)
Date: Saturday, February 17th
Time: 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Galen Center, USC, CA
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Colorado -1.5 | Trojans +1.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Trojans -125 | Colorado +104
CBB Total: O/U 149.5
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Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buffaloes and Trojans. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets!
Colorado is favored by -1.5 in this Pac-12 conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 149.5 points.
Buffaloes vs. Trojans ATS
Overall, Colorado has an ATS record of 10-14-1 this season. When looking at their record vs. the spread as the favorite, the Buffaloes are 9-10-1 this year. On the road, Colorado has an ATS mark of just 1-9 this season and they have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three road games. Over their last 10 road games, the Buffaloes have an ATS record of 1-9.
As the underdog this season, USC has gone just 2-7 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 11-14. At home, the Trojans are 7-7 vs. the spread and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are just 2-8.
Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 20 of their 25 games this season. They have a record of 15-5 in those games, and they are 16-9 overall. On the road, they are just 2-8, compared to 14-1 at home.
The Buffaloes have lost two straight games, and they are 7-7 in Pac-12 play. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.1, and their record in conference games is 16-9. In their most recent game, they fell to UCLA by a score of 64-60.
Today’s over/under line of 149.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Colorado’s games this season (149.1). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 150 points.
Colorado Buffaloes Stats
Compared to their season average of 79.8 points per game, Colorado struggled in their previous game. Against UCLA, the Buffaloes scored 60 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.2%. KJ Simpson is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 18.8. Meanwhile, Tristan Da Silva also brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.
On defense, Colorado is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.0 threes per game vs. USC. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.7%.
USC Trojans
USC will enter today’s game as the underdog, as they are 0-9 in such games this season. The Trojans are 8-6 at home this year, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at the Galen Center.
In their last game, USC defeated Utah by a score of 68-64. So far this season, the Trojans have gone 10-15, including a 4-10 mark in Pac-12 games.
So far this season, the over/under record for USC games is 15-9-1. Today’s line of 149.5 is very close to the average OU line in their games this year which is 147.8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points.
USC Trojans Stats
Coming off their recent game, the USC offense tallied 68 points in a matchup against Utah. Their field goal percentage for the game was 40.6%, and they made 5 threes. Boogie Ellis is leading the team in scoring at 16.1 points per contest. Isaiah Collier has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.7 going into the game.
So far, the Trojans’ defense is ranked 243rd in the country at 74.9 points per contest. The USC defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 64 points and allowed Utah to connect on 5 threes.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | COL | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 79.8 (59th) | 74.1 (200th) |
| FG % | 49% (35th) | 44% (232nd) |
| 3 Point FG% | 38% (37th) | 34% (183rd) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 17 (343rd) | 22.3 (173rd) |
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Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Buffaloes are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Buffaloes are 1-9 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Trojans have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Buffaloes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Trojans’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Colorado Buffaloes vs. USC Trojans Free Pick: USC +1.5
As the underdogs with a spread of +1.5, we recommend going with the Trojans on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 149.5 and our model has the Buffaloes and Trojans finishing with a combined 144 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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