Portland State vs Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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  • Colorado is a -16.5 point favorite vs Portland State
  • Total (Over/Under): Total points
  • Portland State / Colorado TV channel: ESPN+

The Portland State Vikings visit CU Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Boulder, CO.

Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-125).

The Portland State vs. Colorado Over/Under is total points.

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Portland State vs. Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Portland State vs Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colorado will win this college basketball game with 77.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Portland State vs Colorado Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Colorado will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Portland State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 27 games (+9.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Portland State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+5.10 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)

Portland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Portland State has a 5-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI).

  • 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -39.6% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.2 Units / 4.6% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

Portland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado allowed 29.1 points per game (378 points/13 games) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.8

Colorado has allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 37% (141/380) in the first half last season — tied for best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 40%

Colorado averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (926 rebounds/34 games) last season — 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (175 assists/ 98 TOs) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Colorado shot 50% (969/1,951) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Colorado averaged 1.38 points per shot (2,698 points/1,951 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Portland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado allowed 29.1 points per game (378 points/13 games) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.8

Colorado has allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 37% (141/380) in the first half last season — tied for best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 40%

Colorado averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (926 rebounds/34 games) last season — 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (175 assists/ 98 TOs) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Colorado shot 50% (969/1,951) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Colorado averaged 1.38 points per shot (2,698 points/1,951 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25


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