The Colorado Buffaloes are quietly making their way in this conference and have a great chance to win it. They are taking down teams in this second half of the season and they seem to have put it all together, finally. These two teams have split the season series and are both very similar to each other, but Colorado has emerged with the momentum going into this tournament. They are great on offense and their defense is solid and can match up with the Cougars defense. The difference in this game will be at the free throw line where the Buffaloes are better and with their 3 point shooting. This game will be tight but the Buffaloes will physically out hussle the Cougars in this game as they can defend the 3 point line.to avenge their loss and advance in the tournament.

Colorado are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. Colorado are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games. Colorado are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Washington State. Colorado are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Washington State. Washington State are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games.

Best bet: lay the points with Colorado.