Colorado Buffaloes host Elon Phoenix in college basketball action

Elon PhoenixColorado Buffaloes
5-4December 13, 2013, 08:30 | Coors Events Center9-1


Colorado looks to cover the Buffaloes-Phoenix pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 9-1 mark when they host Elon in college basketball wagering action.

This season, the Buffaloes are 9-1 overall and 6-3 ATS, while the Phoenix are 5-4 and 2-4 ATS. As for the totals, Colorado boasts a 4-5 on the OU, and Elon is 2-3.

View Elon Phoenix vs Colorado Buffaloes Odds and Stats.

The Phoenix were listed as 14-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook.

The Buffaloes sit at No. 19 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Phoenix sit at No. 145 on the same chart.



Elon was an 87-70 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against VMI. The Phoenix grabbed an 87-70 win over the Keydets on Tuesday, behind a 23-point effort from Tanner Samson at Alumni Gym.

In their last action, Colorado was a 75-72 Sportsbook at home against Kansas. They covered the 1-point spread as favorites. Colorado earned a 75-72 victory over Kansas on Saturday, getting 15 points from Spencer Dinwiddie at Coors Events Center.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits Colorado's No. 86-ranked offense, averaging 77 PPG, against a Phoenix defense that ranks No. 161 at 71.89 PPG. The Buffaloes field goal percentage has averaged 45.3% so far, less than the Phoenix marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.61% per game.

Next up:
Elon at Georgetown, Tuesday, December 17th
Colorado at Oklahoma State, Saturday, December 21st
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