Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Colorado when they take on the Ducks on Thursday in college hoops betting action.

The Ducks currently sports a 20-8 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 14-11 ATS. The Buffaloes are 19-9 and 13-11 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Ducks produce a 12-13 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Buffaloes have gone 9-15 against the number.



View Colorado vs Oregon Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Oregon opened as 5-point favorites in this College Basketball tilt.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Ducks - Buffaloes odds would favor the Buffaloes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Oregon is rated No. 130 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Colorado is at No. 34. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 73-71 win for the Buffaloes.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Oregon has the nation's No. 99-rated offensive output, at 71.1 PPG. The visiting Buffaloes defense ranks No. 61 allowing on average 62.1 PPG. The Ducks FG% has averaged 45.7% so far, more than the Buffaloes marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.3% per game.

Defensively, Colorado features the nation's No. 42-rated defense on the road, allowing 63.8 points per game. Oregon, meanwhile, comes in at No. 185 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Colorado, they were a 70-57 Sportsbook as they battled California at home. They covered in the match as a 3-point underdog. Austin Dufault scored 15 points leading the Buffaloes to a 70-57 victory over California at Coors Events Center on Sunday.

Last time out for Oregon, they were a 74-73 Sportsbook as they battled Oregon State on the road. They covered in the match as a 3-point underdog. Garrett Sim scored 25 points for Oregon on Sunday, leading the Ducks to a 74-73 win over Oregon State at Gill Coliseum.


Colorado Buffaloes Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Oregon State are 4-1
After playing California are 4-2
After a win are 6-4

Oregon Ducks Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 2-2
After playing Oregon State are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few Buffaloes at Ducks trends to consider:
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Oregon is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Colorado at Oregon State, Saturday, March 3
Oregon home to Utah, Saturday, March 3