Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Trojans vs. Buffaloes CBB Odds
Looking for USC Trojans vs. Colorado Buffaloes NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Trojans taking on the Buffaloes on Thursday, January 20th, 2022 at the CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this USC Colorado matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(14-2) USC Trojans vs. Colorado Buffaloes (12-4)
Date: Thursday, January 20th, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: CU Events Center, Boulder, CO
CBB Moneyline Odds: Trojans -150 | Buffaloes +130
CBB Betting ATS Odds: USC -2.5 | COL +2.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: O/U 132.5
The USC Trojans will travel to Boulder and take on the Colorado Buffaloes this Thursday evening for a PAC-12 battle.
USC will be favored to win on the road here.
USC Trojans
USC stormed out to a 13-0 start and figures to compete for another Pac-12 title. Conference play hasn’t been as smooth for the Trojans, and they were handed their first loss of the season last time out by Oregon, 79-69.
Isaiah Mobley leads the charge after forming a tough tandem with his brother Evan last season. The 6’10 big has been a force on both ends of the floor, and he’s hit multiple threes in seven of the last eight games. Mobley leads the team in both scoring (15.3) and rebounding (9.2)
Chevez Goodwin joins Mobley up front, giving USC one of the best front courts on the West Coast. The 6’9 forward double-doubled in the win over Oregon State, and he’s second on the team in scoring (13.2) and rebounding (7.1).
Boogie Ellis may have found a home in Los Angeles. The former Memphis guard is finally receiving ample playing time and guiding this offense the right way. Ellis struggled with his shot against Oregon, but he’s averaging 12.6 ppg, good for third on the team.
Drew Peterson is the type of player every college coach wants in their rotation. The 6’9 guard brings a versatile skill set to the table, and does just about everything right. Peterson’s averaging 11.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, and a team-leading 3.2 apg.
Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado responded to a lopsided road loss to Arizona with a blowout victory over Arizona State last weekend. An explosive second half would lead to the Buffaloes pulling away with a 75-57 victory.
The Buffaloes score 71.9 ppg, and possess a strong rebounding team.
Jabari Walker is really beginning to come into his own in year two. The 6’9 sophomore posted four straight double-doubles to end November, and he scored 18 points in the win over Arizona State. Walker leads the team in both scoring (13.5) and rebounding (8.5), and could be an all PAC-12 player this season.
Walker messes well with frontcourt mate Evan Battey, as the 259-pound senior command the attention in the middle. Battey scored a season-high 20 points in the win over the Cougars, but foul trouble has plagued him over the past few weeks.
Sophomores Keeshawn Barthelemy and Tristan da Silva have seen their roles grow in year two as well. Barthelemy orchestrates the offense, and averages a well-rounded 11.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, and a team-leading 2.8 apg.
CBB Betting Trends:
- USC is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Colorado is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games.
- Under is 9-3 in Buffaloes last 12 as a favorite.
Free USC Trojans vs. Colorado Buffaloes NCAAB Prediction: Colorado to Win
Colorado’s recent stretch of seven straight wins has a chance to continue Thursday night. As home underdogs, we like the shot.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Colorado ML
This could actually end up being a very physical, low scoring affair considering the mutual strengths of both teams. If Colorado is able to defend and hit timely shots, just as they’ve done at home all season, they’ll have a good chance to bless bettors here.
Take a shot on Colorado’s ML, and monitor the under for this Pac-12 contest.
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