The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Colorado and Stanford on Thursday, with the host Buffaloes trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Cardinal will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 12-12 ATS against the number this season, while the Buffaloes are 12-10 ATS. Stanford is 12-12 on the totals; Colorado is 9-13.



View Stanford vs Colorado Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
College basketball odds makers opened the Buffaloes as 4-point favorites in this matchupl.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Buffaloes sit at No. 34 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Cardinal sit at No. 57 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Buffaloes will win this game 75-73.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Colorado's No. 160-ranked offense, averaging 68.8 PPG, against a Cardinal defense that ranks No. 69 at 62.7 PPG. The Buffaloes field goal percentage has averaged 44.9% so far, more than the Cardinal marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.1% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Stanford owns the country's No. 153-rated mark, allowing 69.1 points per game on the highway. Colorado, on the other hand, rates No. 139 in scoring at home.

Stanford was a 68-64 loser in its last match at home against Oregon. They failed to cover the 6-point spread as favorites. Stanford got 20 points from Josh Owens but lost anyway, 68-64, to Oregon on Sunday at Maples Pavilion.

In their last action, Colorado was a 55-48 Sportsbook on the road against Utah. They failed to cover the 10-point spread as favorites. Colorado earned a 55-48 victory over Utah on Saturday, getting 12 points from Andre Roberson at Huntsman Center.


Stanford Cardinal Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Utah are 2-0
After playing Oregon are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Colorado Buffaloes Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing California are 4-2
After playing Utah are 3-2
After a win are 7-3

A few Cardinal at Buffaloes trends to consider:
Stanford is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Stanford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home


Next up:
Stanford at Utah, Saturday, February 25
Colorado home to California, Sunday, February 26