The Pac-12 mens’ basketball conference season is quickly wrapping up and nothing has become more apparent than the first-half strength of the Arizona Wildcats.
With two regular-season games remaining, the Wildcats have been around the Top 10 Associated Press rankings — currently they are No. 8 with a 23-4 record — all season.
Arizona has compiled a 12-4 conference record with a scoring average of 83.4 points a game.
But as good as those numbers look, the Wildcats might be smidge better in first-half scoring, according to Team Rankings. The reasons to bet them against Colorado on Saturday goes even deeper.
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Colorado vs. Arizona pick
Arizona -7.5 first-half spread (-110, Caesars Sportsbook)
Arizona (-7.5) has the nation’s No. 2 first-half offense, averaging 41.3 points a game. It was first until Gonzaga dropped 68 first-half points at Loyola Marymount on Thursday night.
However, the Wildcats’ numbers are a model of consistency. They have averaged 43.7 first-half points in their last three games and their home average stands at 42.7 ppg.
Arizona’s Thursday night win over Utah was no different. The Wildcats’ 43-31 first half easily covered the first-half spread (-6).
Until last Sunday’s loss at Stanford, Arizona was trending up in the first half, covering against Oregon and Oregon State at home and at California.
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Throw in the Colorado’s numbers and the argument becomes more compelling. The Buffaloes (15-12 overall and 7-9 conference) are ranked seventh in the league, they’re averaging 34.1 points a game in the first half.
The Buffs are worse on the road, falling to 32.1 points a game.
This makes Arizona an even stronger bet. If you’re looking for a solid prime-time pick that won’t keep you up too late, take the Wildcats and make money before the second half begins.
Colorado vs. Arizona odds (via Caesars Sportsbook)
- Arizona -12.5 (-110), moneyline -1000
- Colorado +12.5 (-110), moneyline +650
- O/U 148.5 (-110)