The First Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament features some great games, and that is the case with the late game on Wednesday night. It will be the Colorado Buffaloes taking on the Boise State Broncos and both teams were surprised to be in this position.
Colorado suffered a loss in the Pac-12 Conference Championship Game, and that loss nearly cost them an at-large berth. The Buffaloes were still able to sneak into the field, and they finished the regular season at 24-10.
Boise State felt like a lock to make the NCAA Tournament this season, and it’s strange to see them in this position. The Broncos did finish the year by going just 2-2 in their last four games, but they went 22-10 overall.
Colorado comes into this game as a 2.5-point betting favorite, and the over/under line is set at 140.5 total points.
Simpson Scoring For Colorado
The Colorado Buffaloes are a team that can put points on the board in a hurry, and they will be looking for some success in this game. Colorado has scored at least 68 points in four straight games, and that will give this team some momentum.
K.J. Simpson is averaging 19.6 points per game for the Buffaloes, and he will be looking to have a big moment in the NCAA Tournament. Cody Williams is a star for the Buffaloes as well, and he will be a top lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Colorado has a ton of length on this roster, and they can frustrate the Boise State Broncos on defense. Don’t expect Colorado to back off in this game as they will be coming after their opponent.
Broncos Have to Get Stops
Boise State is a team that wants to set the tone on defense, and they will also be looking to slow down the tempo in this game. The Broncos will be mixing up some defenses in this game as they don’t have the athleticism to play man-to-man.
Tyson Degenhart is averaging 17 points per game for Boise State, and he will need to make a ton of shots in this game. Boise State typically takes over games in the paint, but that isn’t going to be easy on Wednesday night.
Buffaloes Blow Past Broncos
Boise State went out and played a very difficult schedule this season, and that experience could help them out in this matchup. The Broncos haven’t been playing their best basketball of late though, and that could lead to some concerns.
Colorado has a couple of superstars on the offensive end of the floor, and they will be looking to score points in a hurry. The Buffaloes are a team that has risen to the occasion in big games, and that will be the case in this game as well.
Bet on the Colorado Buffaloes at -2.5 as they are going to cruise to a big win over the Boise State Broncos in this matchup on Wednesday night.
