Colorado Buffaloes (11-2) vs. Arizona Wildcats (10-3)
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona Wildcats 1/4/24 – On January 4th 2024, two NCAA men’s basketball powerhouses will collide when Colorado Buffaloes (with their 11-2 record and 10-3 Arizona Wildcats standings) face off at McKale Center – in what should be an epic showdown! Fans and bettors alike, especially those interested in college basketball free picks are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an epic encounter!
The Colorado Buffaloes have been in impressive form this season, displaying an outstanding team performance. On offense they average 84.2 points per game with their field goal percentage at 51.8% leading them to make 30.2 average field goals made per game and boasting a 40.8% success rate from three-point range – unquestionable shooting prowess! Defensively they remain equaly effective; averaging 38.8 rebounds per game to make them formidable opponents.
Arizona Wildcats, while slightly behind Colorado in win-loss record, boast an average scoring average of 92.3 points per game and boast an aggressive playing style as evidenced by more field goals attempted (67.2 per game) and made (33.3 per game). Their physicality and presence in the paint is evident with 44.2 average rebounding per game – reflecting their physicality and presence on court. Unfortunately their field goal percentage (49.5%) and three-point field goal percentage (36.2%) indicate areas in which they lag slightly behind Colorado.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona Wildcats 1/4/24 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 9:30 PM ET |
| Where: | McKale Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
KJ Simpson (Guard) vs. Caleb Love (Guard)
KJ Simpson, guard for the Buffaloes, has been truly spectacular this season. Over 13 games he averages 21.1 points with an incredible 56.2% field goal percentage and 47.1% 3-pointer conversion rate. Not only that – with 4.5 assists and 2.1 steals per game as key playmakers and defensive assets respectively; his 1.8 turnovers per game could prove detrimental in high stakes games like these one.
Caleb Love, Wildcats guard, boasts an impressive resume. Averaging 17.4 points per game and boasting rebounding (5 per game) and assist stats of 3.2 per game respectively, Love provides a significant offensive threat. His rebounding (5 per game) and assist stats (3.2 per game) show his well-rounded game; however, his field goal (42.1%) and three-point percentages (32.1%) fall behind those of Simpson. Furthermore, Love’s defensive play of 1.4 steals per game may prove crucial to containment of Simpson.
Simpson and Love will make for an exciting matchup during this game, each bringing unique strengths to their teams that may determine its outcome. Simpson’s scoring efficiency will play a critical part while Love’s all-around play will also play a vital role.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be set for this matchup; however, given recent trends and statistics it should be an intense matchup. Bettors will need to evaluate both teams’ offensive strengths and defensive capacities when the odds become available.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends
Colorado’s recent performance, winning five games unbeaten and going undefeated against the spread (5-0 in their last five), suggests they’re in top condition. But their record against the spread (2-1), shows they haven’t always covered expected margins; this trend was especially evident on their road games where they went 1-2 against the spread; bettors considering point spread betting should carefully consider these trends when betting point spread bets on Colorado.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends
The Wildcats have displayed some inconsistency over their last five games, posting a 2-3 record overall and an even split against the spread in road games at 2-2 against it; and their totals have often surpassed in most recent contests, suggesting an affinity towards high-scoring affairs.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona Wildcats 1/4/24 Betting Picks
Conclusion – In conclusion, this game offers an intriguing contest: Colorado’s efficiency and consistency face off against Arizona’s high-scoring aggressive style. By trends and stats analysis alone, it appears Colorado may hold an advantage, particularly regarding shooting accuracy and defensive rebounding.
Betttors seem to prefer Colorado as their selection, especially if they can maintain their shooting prowess. Prop bets on individual player performances like Simpson and Love may prove intriguing; moreover, an over/under bet might favor Colorado given both teams’ propensity for high-scoring games; however, handicapper best picks might likely favor Colorado due to an anticipated close contest game.
Free Pick and Prediction: Colorado Buffaloes 78, Arizona Wildcats 74