California vs Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Colorado (13-14) is a -11.5 point favorite vs California (14-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • California / Colorado TV channel: PAC12

The California Golden Bears (14-12) visit CU Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes (13-14) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Boulder, CO.

Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The California vs. Colorado Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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California vs. Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+11.5 -115O 151.5 -110+475
Colorado -11.5 -105U 151.5 -110-650

California vs Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colorado will win this college basketball game with 85.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Colorado Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.60 Units / 42% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+9.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -3.92% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -11.48% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 12.7% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.65 Units / -21.52% ROI

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.17% ROI).

  • 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.85 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 17-10 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 20.17% ROI
  • 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.65 Units / -29.17% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California is shooting 41% (755/1,819) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

California has averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,170 points/1,819 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

California has an eFG% of 46% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 51%

California has averaged 65.8 points per game (2,170 points/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado has averaged 1.40 points per shot (1,788 points/1,277 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Colorado is shooting 50% (635/1,277) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Colorado is shooting 79% from the free throw line (371/470) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Colorado is shooting 80% from the free throw line (163/205) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (2,299 points/1,863 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.14

California has averaged 5.1 steals per game (169 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

California has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,413/3,143) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

California has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (610 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado has allowed an average of 1.06 points per shot (699 points/659 shots) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.12

Colorado has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,526 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Colorado has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (76/234) in the first half this season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Colorado has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (200/639) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%


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