Colorado vs UCLA Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • UCLA (27-4) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Colorado (17-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Watch the game on Pac-12 Network

The Colorado Buffaloes (17-15) visit T-Mobile Arena to take on the UCLA Bruins (27-4) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Paradise.

UCLA is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Colorado vs. UCLA Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Colorado vs. UCLA Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colorado+9.5 -115O 132.5 -110+340
UCLA -9.5 -105U 132.5 -110-450

Colorado vs UCLA Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UCLA will win this game with 69.5% confidence.

Colorado vs UCLA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UCLA will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Colorado and UCLA, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.80 Units / 95% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+20.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 50 games (+9.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UCLA have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 44 games (+7.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has gone 15-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -10.53% ROI).

  • 16-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.45 Units / -11.97% ROI
  • 14-18 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -16.48% ROI
  • 18-14 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 7.39% ROI

UCLA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCLA has gone 18-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 20-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.55 Units / 11.2% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -7.61% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.45 Units / -1.32% ROI

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado is shooting 67% from the free throw line (305/455) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Colorado has averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (289 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Colorado has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Colorado has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has a 24% free throw rate (334 free throw attempts/1,364 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

UCLA has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (229 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 13.0

UCLA has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (174 assists/ 105 TOs) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0

UCLA has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Colorado has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Colorado has forced 15.5 turnovers per game (232 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 12.2

Colorado has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (560/1,345) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

UCLA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCLA has allowed 28.3 points per game (622 points/22 games) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 31.4

UCLA has forced 16.8 turnovers per game (369 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

UCLA has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (68/241) in the first half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

UCLA has allowed 60.6 points per game (1,334 points/22 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 66.3


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