No. 2 Arizona vs Colorado Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 7)
- The Wildcats won the Big 12 regular-season title this season.
- The Buffaloes have defended homecourt with a solid 13-4 record this season.
- This marks the 44th all-time matchup between the two Big 12 squads.
The Big 12 will be quite active in the night hours of the March 7 slate when the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats face the Colorado Buffaloes. The visitors come out as the solid favorite, paving the way for a intriguing showdown featuring one of the best teams in the country.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 7, 11 pm ET
- Where: CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | -108 | -14.5 | O156.5 |
| Colorado | -112 | +14.5 | U156.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 2 Wildcats (28-2, 15-2 Big 12) are officially Big 12 regular-season champions with an active five-game win streak, racking up ranked victories over BYU, Houston, Kansas, and Iowa State. Over the last five games, Anthony Dell’Orso is shooting 50% from the floor and 39% from the 3-point line and averaging 13.8 points per game. Meanwhile, Motiejus Krivas has 29 blocks in Big 12 games this season, the fourth-most in the league. Jaden Bradley is also a Big 12 Player of the Year candidate; he is one of two players in the Big 12 averaging 14.0 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and an assist/turnover ratio of 2.0 or better.
The Buffaloes (17-13, 7-10 Big 12) are trying to end the regular season on a positive note, bouncing back from a 40-point blowout loss to Houston with a road win over Utah. Colorado is averaging 27.1 points per game from its bench, ranking second in the Big 12. Isaiah Johnson is Colorado’s leading scorer at 16.6 points per game, which is third in the Big 12 and 17th in the nation in scoring by a freshman. Meanwhile, Barrington Hargress leads Colorado in assists (133), overall shooting (.542), 3-point percentage (.505) and overall field goals made (161) while ranking second in scoring (14.1 ppg), 3-pointers made (48) and steals (27).
Arizona vs Colorado Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 43 meetings in their history, and the result is 27-16 for the Wildcats. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Arizona won 78-63 at home.
Arizona vs Colorado Predictions
Colorado will be either the No. 11 or No. 12 seed for the upcoming Big 12 Championship, March 10-14, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The Buffaloes will be the No. 11 seed with a win Saturday, or an Arizona State loss. This places the need for them to defend homecourt as best they can against the elite Wildcats squad. Arizona already locked up the regular-season title and the top seed going into the tournament but will continue to make life difficult for the hosting Buffaloes. Our betting pick here is for the Wildcats to defend a 14.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Arizona Wildcats -14.5
