The Colorado Buffaloes (16-8) make the trip to California and take on the UCLA Bruins (13-11) on Thursday, February 15 at 9:00 PM ET at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The Buffaloes are slight favorites on the road, with their point spread coming in at -1.5 (-110).

The Buffaloes have lost three out of their last five games and are coming off of a tough loss. This was a 99-79 blowout against the eighth-ranked Arizona Wildcats, which put them back on the losing side.

KJ Simpson is pivotal to their success on the offensive end. He averages 19.4 points and 4.6 assists each game. He also shoots 49.9 percent from the floor and is excellent at the free throw line with an 89.6 percent success rate.

The Buffaloes maintain a steady scoring average of 89.7 points per game, boasting a 49.2 percent success rate in field goals. This reflects their cohesive teamwork, evident in an average of 16.0 assists per game, maximizing scoring opportunities.

Defensively, they limit opponents to 72.3 points, resulting in a favorable point differential. Key defensive statistics include 37.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, and 6.5 steals per game.

The Bruins have won their last five games and are aiming to extend that win streak. Their most recent victory was a 61-60 performance over the California Golden Bears.

Sebastian Mack is currently leading the Bruins in scoring, with 13.3 points accumulated per game. He is also connecting on 38.3 percent of his shots from the floor and is making 73.0 percent of his free throws.

The Bruins maintain a consistent scoring average of 66.2 points per game with an impressive 41.7 percent shooting accuracy. To boost their offensive prowess, they should focus on enhancing ball movement, currently averaging 11.7 assists per game, slightly below their opponent.

Defensively, they restrict opponents to an average of 64.0 points per game, resulting in a slightly negative margin. Moreover, they exhibit excellence across multiple facets of the game, averaging 35.0 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, and 6.1 steals per game, underscoring their versatile ability to disrupt opposing teams.

MyBookie presents the betting odds for this college basketball opportunity, favoring the Colorado Buffaloes by 1.5 points. Despite this, market analysis indicates only a 49.4 percent chance of success for them.

The Buffaloes might be a better team overall, but the Bruins have shown much better basketball over the course of their last five games. The Buffaloes do not have the best momentum and they have lost games  they arguably should have won. Look for the Bruins to find success at home.