Colorado takes to the basketball court against Stanford on Thursday, hoping to send the Cardinal to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Maples Pavilion.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Stanford Cardinal betting line as -2-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Colorado Buffaloes vs Stanford Cardinal Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Stanford Cardinal sit at 11-10 (9-11 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Colorado Buffaloes are currently 12-10 (7-14 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Stanford is 7-13 OU, and Colorado is 8-13 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 258-ranked Stanford Cardinal and the No. 170-rated Colorado Buffaloes in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Stanford's No. 227-ranked scoring average of 67.95 PPG, against a Colorado Buffaloes defense rated No. 154 and allowing 72.64 PPG. The Stanford Cardinal FG% has averaged 42.73% to date this season, less than the Colorado Buffaloes shooters have managed so far (44.37% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado earned a 74-65 victory over Oregon on Saturday, getting 23 points from Derrick White at Coors Events Center.
Stanford suffered a 66-55 loss against California on Sunday, getting 17 points from Reid Travis in a losing effort at Haas Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at California, Sunday, February 5th
Stanford at Utah, Saturday, February 4th