Colorado Buffaloes vs Florida Gators Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
The two-time NCAA Champion, the Florida Gators, starts the road to Glendale against the Colorado Buffaloes in the South Regional First Round of the 2024 March Madness. The winner of the Colorado vs Florida matchup, will face in the second round the winner of the Marquette vs Western Kennedy game. Let’s see the Colorado vs Florida Odds.
Colorado has been a much better team at home this season, going 18-2 compared to 8-8 on the road. However, they have won six straight games away from home, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.2 points per game.
As the underdog, the Buffaloes have gone 2-4 this season. They are coming off a 60-53 win over Boise State and have gone 5-0 in their last five road games.
As the underdog this season, Colorado has gone 2-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-9 and it is 18-17-1 overall. However, the Buffaloes have been hot as of late, going 3-0 ATS in their last 3 road games and 6-4 in their last 10.
Colorado’s over/under record this season is 20-16, and the average over/under line in their games is 148.7. So far, 28 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line of 160. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 122 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.
Florida finally returns to the Madness
Florida enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 74% of their games this season. They are 21-5 when favored, compared to 4-6 when they are the underdog. At home, the Gators have been dominant, going 18-1 this season with an average scoring margin of +13.8 points per game.
Over their last ten games at home, Florida is a perfect 10-0, and they are currently on a ten-game winning streak at home. On the season, according to the NCAAB standings, they are 24-11, including a 15-8 record in SEC play. In their last game, the Gators fell to Auburn by a NCAAB score of 86-67.
As the favorite this season, Florida has an ATS record of 11-15 and an overall ATS mark of 17-19. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Gators are just 4-6 vs. the spread. Over their last three home games, Florida is 2-1 ATS and they are 8-11 ATS at home this year.
This season, the over/under record in Florida games is 23-12-1, and today’s line of 160 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (157.3). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 176 points compared to a season average of 164.4 points per game.
Game Information
| COLORADO BUFFALOES vs FLORIDA GATORS |
| Location of the Game: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Date and Time: Friday, March 22nd 4:30 ET |
| Reason: 2024 March Madness First Round |
| How to watch: TBS |
Colorado vs Florida Odds
There are the NCAAB Odds for this matchup of today’s NCAAB Schedule:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NCAAB Computer Picks for this NCAAB Matchup:
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| COLORADO | 70 | 146 | Spread FLA -1 |
ML FLA -118 |
Total UNDER 160 |
| FLORIDA | 76 | ||||
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- AI Picks: Florida Gators 76 – Colorado Buffaloes 70
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Gators -1 | ML Gators -118 | UNDER 160
Colorado Buffaloes Game Analysis
In contrast to their season average of 79.3 points per game, the Colorado had a below average performance. They scored 60 points against Boise State and had a field goal percentage of 42.9%. Leading Colorado in scoring vs. Boise State was Tristan Da Silva with his 20 points. KJ Simpson also added 19 points for the Buffaloes.
At this time, and according to the NCAAB team stats, the Buffaloes’ defense is positioned 123rd in the country, permitting 70.1 points per game. Against Boise State in their most recent game, the Colorado defense gave up a total of 53 points while allowing Boise State to hit 34% of their shots.
Florida Gators Game Analysis
Florida offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 67 points against Auburn. In that game, they made 1/13 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 36.4%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Walter Clayton Jr. who comes into today’s matchup averaging 17.1. Zyon Pullin also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.6, according to the NCAAB player stats.
Currently, the Gators’ defense holds the 335th rank in the nation, allowing 78.8 points per game. Florida’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Auburn offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 86 points.
Injury Report
For this matchup, this players will not be able to play, according to NCAAB Injury Report:
Colorado Buffaloes
- Julian Hammond (Knee)
- RJ Smith (Leg)
Florida Gators
- Aleks Szymczyk (Foot)
- Micah Handlogten (Leg)
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