The Utah Utes hope to be lousy hosts on Sunday as the Colorado Buffaloes pay a visit to Jon M. Huntsman Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Utah sat as -5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Colorado Buffaloes have watched them go 10-3 and 4-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Utah Utes are at 9-3 and 4-6 ATS. In totals betting, the Utah Utes are 6-3-1, while the Colorado Buffaloes have a 2-10 mark.
The Utes - Buffaloes odds would favor the Utes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Utah is rated No. 55 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Colorado is at No. 101.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Utah's No. 36-ranked scoring average of 81.75 PPG, against a Colorado Buffaloes defense rated No. 78 and allowing 66.77 PPG. The Utah Utes FG% has averaged 50.22% to date this season, more than the Colorado Buffaloes shooters have managed so far (43.78% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Buffaloes got 17 points from Derrick White as Colorado ran past Eastern Washington 76-68 on Thursday at Coors Events Center.
Utah earned a 74-66 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday, getting 17 points from David Collette at Stan Sheriff Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Arizona State, Thursday, January 5th
Utah at Arizona, Thursday, January 5th