NCAAW: #5 UCLA vs #3 Colorado Odds, and Picks (Jan 19)

• UCLA saw their first defeat of the season at USC on Sunday, losing 73-65.
• Colorado dominated #8 Stanford, 71-59, picking up their 9th straight win.
• These two teams last met on January 27, 2023, in a game UCLA won 73-70.

The women’s college basketball season is heating up! Let’s take a look at the UCLA vs Colorado matchup. The Bruins took their first loss of the season last week, and will aim to reclaim the Pac-12’s top spot here.

How to Watch

• Where: CU Events Center, Boulder, CO
• When: Friday, January 19, 2024, at 8 p.m ET
• Channel: Pac-12 Network

Odds

Preview

UCLA had their undefeated run snapped this week after starting out 14-0. They played well at USC, but ultimately came up short on the road. The Bruins match up very evenly with the Trojans. They are 1-1 against each other, with UCLA winning 71-64 at home and losing 73-65 on the road. They’ll face another top-tier Pac-12 opponent here in Colorado. Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice will continue to lead the Bruins.

Colorado improved to 5-0 in Pac-12 play following their dominant win over Stanford. It was their second win against a top-10 team this season, vaulting the Buffaloes into the #3 spot in the AP Top 25. They currently project as a 1-2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, with legitimate title aspirations. Much of Colorado’s success is due to their balanced play. They’ve won 8 of their last 9 games by double digits.

Prediction

This should be another premier matchup in a dominant Pac-12. Both of these teams rank in the top-5, giving the winner an opportunity to pick up another enormously notable victory. They’ll also claim key positioning to fight for the top spot in the conference. Overall, I believe the Bruins are the team better built for sustained success. That being said, Colorado is red-hot and will be brutally tough to defeat at home.

NCAAW Picks:

• Colorado 76, UCLA 73 ()