Colorado Buffaloes vs. Miami Hurricanes 12/10/23 – The Colorado Buffaloes (6-2) take on the Miami Hurricanes (7-1) in a Sunday NCAAB showdown with major NCAA Tournament implications on the line. With the excitement of March Madness looming large as we move closer to conference play, our NCAAB betting predictions anticipate a potential upset for the road underdogs against the streaking Hurricanes.
| When: | Sunday, December 10, 2:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Barclays Center |
| TV: | ESP2 |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Buffaloes | TBD | TBD | TBD |  |
| Hurricanes | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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KJ Simpson (Guard) vs. Wooga Poplar (Guard)
The battle between talented guards KJ Simpson and Wooga Poplar could determine the outcome on Sunday afternoon. Simpson is averaging 19.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, torching opponents from all over the floor with 54.9% shooting and a blistering 45.2% from three-point land. His scoring prowess has led the Buffaloes to victories in tough environments. However, his defense remains a question mark against quicker guards.
Meanwhile, Poplar leads the Hurricanes offense by nearly averaging a double-double with 16.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. He’s shooting efficiently inside the arc at 53.6% but his outside shot can be streaky. Poplar excels at getting into the lane but struggles finishing through contact. His defensive intensity tends to waver when faced with elite scorers. Ultimately, Simpson’s diverse scoring attack gives him the slight edge in this marquee matchup.
With Simpson’s perimeter scoring and Poplar’s preference to operate inside the arc, this matchup will be determined by which star guard can exploit the other’s defensive weaknesses. Poplar must limit Simpson’s three-point attempts by fighting over screens and contesting jumpers. Conversely, Simpson should dare Poplar to win this game with his outside shot, going under ball screens and sagging help defense into the paint. Whichever player successfully imposes their offensive will can carry their team to victory on Sunday.
Buffaloes’ Balanced Attack: A Statistical Overview
Colorado Buffaloes have established themselves as an offensive powerhouse this season, averaging 83.8 points per game on average and posting impressive field goal efficiency with 29.4 field goals made per game at 51.6% success rate, 7 three-pointers made at 41.8% clip per game at 41.8% efficiency rate as well as strong free throw line percentage at 78.7% average as well as impressive defensive rebounding performance with 38.3 averaged total rebounds per game making them formidable opponents.
Hurricanes’ Offensive Firepower: Breaking Down the Stats
Miami Hurricanes edge out slightly in terms of scoring, averaging 84.6 points per game on average. Their field goal and 3-point percentages were comparable with Buffaloes at 51.3% shooting from the field and 42.5 from three-point range; what set them apart however was their volume of three-point attempts, taking 22.6 shots per game and hitting 9.6 each time out; their free throw shooting remained at near parity (78.1%) as did their rebounding/assisting average, however their higher number of steals/blocks per game indicated an aggressive defensive strategy from Miami Hurricanes team vs Buffaloes team.
NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD
The betting odds for this game are currently undecided, but given the statistics and performance of both teams, it promises to be a closely contested affair. Bettors should keep an eye on the spread and moneyline as they become available, considering both teams’ recent performances and key player matchups.
Trends
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends
Colorado has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games
Buffaloes has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games
Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games
Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games
Buffaloes has only hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 34 games
Colorado has only hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games
Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends
Miami (FL) has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 34 games
Hurricanes has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games
Miami (FL) has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games
Miami (FL) has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games
Hurricanes has only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 36 games
Miami (FL) has only hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 36 games
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Picks
Considering the strengths and recent trends of both teams, this matchup is shaping up to be a tightly contested game. The Buffaloes’ defensive prowess and efficiency could challenge the Hurricanes’ high-scoring offense. Bettors might find value in considering the under for total points, given Colorado’s tendency to keep scores lower in away games.
In terms of picking a winner, the Miami Hurricanes seem to have a slight edge, especially given their strong performance in the Moneyline in recent games. However, the Buffaloes’ balanced attack should not be underestimated, especially if Simpson can exert his influence on the game.
For those looking at prop bets, focusing on the individual performances of KJ Simpson and Wooga Poplar might be worthwhile, given their pivotal roles in their respective teams. As always, bettors should consult top online sportsbooks for the most up-to-date odds and betting lines.
Score Prediction: Miami 78, Colorado 74
