North Dakota State Bison vs. Colorado Buffaloes 8/29/24 – As the dry spell ends and the NCAAF season begins, an interesting match-up awaits the North Dakota State Bison (11-4 last season) versus Colorado Buffaloes (4-8 last season). This game is scheduled for Thursday at Folsom Field to air on ESPN at 8:00 PM ET. This is the quintessential story of an underdog taking on a clear favorite. Both the students and the teachers in this case seek to win their initial matches of the season, and the fans get to watch this thrilling match well and try a cost-free NCAAF tip for sports wagering.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Colorado Buffaloes 8/29/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Folsom Field |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
North Dakota State Bison (11-4 Last season) vs. Colorado Buffaloes (4-8 Last season)
Last season, the North Dakota State Bison as a team showed solid rushing and receiving bots, although they have always been powerhouses themselves. In particular, their remarkable running back, Cole Payton, carried the ball 84 times, rushed for 615 yards, and scored 13 touchdowns, thus, a really strong and effective rushing offense was emphasized. Zach Mathis also greatly impacted 651 receiving yards and 6 touchdown captures. Their performance might mirror recent games like the New Hampton-UCF duel, where an effective rushing game proved crucial for offensive strategy.
On the other hand, the Colorado Buffaloes have had their bumps along the road but appeared to recover in some notable areas last season. The quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw over 3,230 yards with 27 touchdown passes, which showed his skills in identifying the receivers in several locations of the pitch. However, this has not been the case with their running game, as Charlie Offerdahl has had little effect. Like the North Carolina and Minnesota game, the Buffaloes’ ability to diversify their offense might be the key to breaking their losing streak.
Cam Miller QB vs. Shedeur Sanders QB
Cam Miller of North Dakota State, in these tricky situations, is the most helpful member of the team, with a completion rate of 71.5% and throwing for 2687 passing yards last year. He is stable and composed, which will be important against Colorado’s defense as he does not crack under pressure and is only intercepted four times.
Shedeur Sanders of Colorado, despite the poor shape of the team, bits of creativity can be seen. He managed to throw the ball 3,230 yards with a quarterback rating of 151.7, and one can understand that he is capable of working out the offense. Still, the 52 sacks registered against Sanders in these games are substantial and suggest Sanders has issues regarding line protecting him.
It will be a defensive battle as two quarterbacks step on the field and physical overmatches come into play together with the bookings. Although in most cases, it is known that Sanders passes more yards compared to his counterpart Miller, he is heavily defended and then under pressure more than most quarterbacks.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Colorado Buffaloes -9.5 -110, Total Odds: 60.5
The betting lines set Colorado as the favorite with a -9.5 point spread, suggesting confidence in their ability to win by at least ten points, a reflection perhaps of the home-field advantage at Folsom Field. However, considering both teams’ past performances, the Bison’s strong against the spread record might tempt seasoned bettors to favor them.
North Dakota State Bison Betting Trends
North Dakota State has shown robust ATS performance, going 5-1 in their last 6 games, and their ability to cover spreads can’t be overlooked. Their 7-1 straight-up (SU) record in the last eight games further solidifies their position as a tough competitor, especially noted in their 6-1 SU record in road games.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends
Colorado, while struggling in recent seasons, has a 4-1 ATS in their last five games, indicating they often exceed betting expectations. However, their 0-6 SU record in the last six games shows a troubling trend of not being able to close games successfully, which might be a significant factor in this matchup.
North Dakota State Bison vs. Colorado Buffaloes 8/29/24 Betting Picks
Based on the available data and analysis we recommend you place your bet on North Dakota State to cover the spread. Playing consistently, especially against the more hostile challenges, offers good value on them against a Colorado side that is quite poor at closing out games. Additionally, given the scoring proficiency of both teams, it may be a good way to play the over on 60.5.
As for betting for the more adventurous in that insipid domain of handicapped game predictions, pay attention to the quarterback battle and then focus on side bets pertaining to quarterback performance where bets can be made on total yards and total touchdowns and the likes which would be an additional head value.