The Washington Huskies (8-3) take on the Colorado Buffaloes (9-2) for an upcoming college basketball wagering option on Friday, December 29 at 9:00 PM ET at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The Buffaloes are moderately favored to win with a point spread of -9.0 (-110).

The Huskies have won their last four consecutive games, including a victory over the (previously) seventh-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs. Their most recent victory was a 73-66 outing over the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Keion Brooks Jr. is leading the team with 20.1 points and 7.6 rebounds each game. He will need another big performance for them to have a chance at winning.

The Huskies are getting 83.0 points per game and making 48.0 percent of their shots. They move the ball at a solid rate with 16.5 assists, which is close to what the Buffaloes achieve.

Their defense has allowed 74.5 points per game, which is not a lot of breathing room compared to what their offense is capable of. They also crash the boards with 39.1 rebounds and create 5.3 blocks along with 5.9 steals a game.

The Buffaloes are also on a four-game win streak, with arguably their best win against the Miami Hurricanes (90-63). Their previous success was a 98-71 performance over the Utah Tech Trailblazers.

KJ Simpson leads with 19.9 points and 4.5 assists each game, while shooting 57.7 percent from the floor. Even more impressive is his 90.4 percent accuracy from the free throw line, which will be key in closing out games.

The Buffaloes are landing 86.2 points per game and making 52.6 percent of their shots. They do an excellent job at finding the open man with 19.4 assists a game.

On the defensive end, they are allowing 69.0 points from opposing teams and have a good margin for victory. They are attacking the boards with 38.7 rebounds a game. In addition, they are handing teams 2.3 blocks and 7.3 steals each matchup.

MyBookie offers their odds for this showdown, which favors the Colorado Buffaloes. Looking at market insights, it shows they have a 73.9 percent probability of winning.

The Huskies have a solid chance at keeping this game within reach. While they are capable, they have had some close matchups lately that have been too close for comfort against teams that should not be on their level. Overall, look for the Buffaloes to continue their offensive outbursts for another quality win and to cover the spread.