The Boise State Broncos (24-10) and Colorado Buffaloes (22-10) are playing for their tournament lives. Colorado comes from the Pac-12 and finished third in regular-season conference play. Meanwhile, the Boise State team plays third in the Mountain West this year. But both teams are in this position as they are coming off losses in their respective conference tournament play.
But do you see Boise State beating Colorado in what should be a close game?
Boise State Broncos vs Colorado Buffaloes Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Boise State Broncos | +2 -110 |
O 140.5 -110 |
+114 |
| Colorado Buffaloes | -2 -110 |
U 140.5 -110 |
-135 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Boise State Broncos vs Colorado Buffaloes Game Details
- Fixture: Colorado Buffaloes vs Boise State Broncos
- Date and Time: March 20, 2024 @ 9:10 pm EST
- Location: UD Arena in Dayton, OH
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Colorado Buffaloes | Vs. | Boise State Broncos |
| 22-10 | Record | 24-10 |
| 79.3 | Points Per Game | 75.8 |
| 49.3 | FG% | 45.2 |
| 39.4 | 3PT% | 34.5 |
| 37.6 | Rebounds Per Game | 73.5 |
| 71.2 | Points Allowed Per Game | 67.5 |
| 43.6 | Defensive FG% | 43.8 |
| 31.8 | Defensive 3PT% | 31.1 |
| 70.7 | Defensive FT% | 72.0 |
| 30.1 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 29.8 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 69.2 | Team Pace | 70.3 |
Key Stats
Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado is led in scoring by K.J. Simpson. Simpson averages 19.6 points per game. Additionally, he was the leading scorer in their last game against the Oregon Ducks with 23 points. However, they will need someone else to step up against the Boise State Broncos. Luke O’Brien averages 6.5 points per game, but he scored in double figures in their last game. Finally, Eddie Lampkin Jr. averages 7.1 rebounds, but he needs to do more than secure the glass. He, too, needs to score in double figures.
Boise State Broncos
Boise State is coming off a loss to New Mexico. They are led by Tyson Degenhart and scoring. Degenhart averages 17.0 points per game. Additionally, he scored 23 points against New Mexico for the Boise State Broncos in their last game. Moreover, Omar Stanley leads the team in rebounding. Stanley gives you 6.4 rebounds per game. However, Max Rice is coming off a 13-point performance. He needs to average well above what he normally gives you at 12.5 points per game if they are going to beat the Colorado Buffaloes.
Injury Report
Colorado Buffaloes
- Julian Hammond III – Out indefinitely
- RJ Smith – Out
Boise State Broncos
- None
Game Prediction
Colorado has a more dynamic offense. However, they are liable to give up a lot of points to this Broncos team. Additionally, this Boise State team often plays teams tough, even when they should be outmatched. Therefore, I am picking the Broncos to not only cover the spread but to also win this game outright. This is a game that could easily go either way. However, I see the Broncos defense being good enough to allow them to have the final shots and better looks at the end of the game. Furthermore, I like the over, as I don’t see the Colorado defense being good enough to slow down the Boise State Broncos offense. However, Colorado will have stretches throughout this game in which they are able to score on this Boise State Broncos defense.
Final Pick
Boise State Broncos MoneyLine (+114) and Over 140.5
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