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

Colorado battles the Beavers, currently sitting with a 14-7 mark (10-6-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals bettors, are 8-9 for the Buffaloes and 12-5 for the Beavers.



View Oregon State vs Colorado Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 3.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Buffaloes, most recently No. 38 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Beavers, who rate No. 211 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 82-79 victory for the Beavers.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Beavers rank No. 162 in NCAA Division 1 with 34.9 per game. That compares with Colorado’s No. 58 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Colorado is college basketball's No. 172-ranked team at 6.2 per game, while the Beavers rate No. 127 with 6.6 per game.

Defensively, Oregon State features the nation's No. 236-rated defense on the road, allowing 72.5 points per game. Colorado, meanwhile, comes in at No. 170 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Oregon State was a 76-71 Sportsbook on the road against Oregon. They covered the 1-point spread as underdogs. The Ducks were burned for 27 points by Jared Cunningham on Sunday as the Beavers put another game in the win column, 76-71, at Matthew Knight Arena.

In their last action, Colorado was a 77-60 loser on the road against UCLA. They failed to cover the 8-point spread as underdogs. Colorado suffered a 77-60 loss against UCLA on Saturday, getting 13 points from Askia Booker in a losing effort at Pauley Pavilion.


Oregon State Beavers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Utah are 2-0
After playing Oregon are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

Colorado Buffaloes Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Oregon are 0-1
After a loss are 8-2

A few Beavers at Buffaloes trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon State's last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games


Next up:
Oregon State at Utah, Saturday, February 4
Colorado home to Oregon, Saturday, February 4