California vs Colorado Prediction – College Basketball Picks 2/28/24

The California Golden Bears and Colorado Buffaloes face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Coors Events Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Cal vs Colorado prediction.

Cal Suddenly Winning

Cal has been a bit inconsistent all season but they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Oregon, California scored 69 points and they ended up winning by five points. In the second half they outscored Oregon 39-30. California is averaging 74.9 points while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per game. The defense is ranked 291st and in this game the defense is going to need to step up. Jaylon Tyson is averaging 20.1 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from behind the three point line. 

California Betting Prediction

• California has lost each of its last five games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Each of California’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at CU Events Center have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• California has lost the first half in 13 of its last 15 night games against Conference opponents.

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Colorado Can’t Mess This Up

Colorado really can’t lose this game, or it would hurt their chances at the NCAA tournament. Colorado faced off against Utah in the last game and they scored 89 points on the way to the blowout victory. Colorado is averaging 80.6 points while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 34th in the league while the defense is ranked 196th. KJ Simpson has been the top player for Colorado averaging 19.6 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field. 

Colorado Betting Prediction 

• Colorado has won each of its last 14 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Eighteen of the last 20 games between California and Colorado have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Colorado has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

California vs Colorado Betting Prediction 

Colorado is averaging 80.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. California has also found success this season and they are going to go over their season average of 74.9 points. Both of these teams are going to have no issue running up the score. There is going to be zero defense played by either team and this game is going to go over the total. This is one of my favorite plays on the board. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over