Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026
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The Arizona Wildcats travel to Boulder to take on the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the CU Events Center. Tip-off for this Big 12 matchup is scheduled for 11:00 PM and the game will be televised on ESPN2. Arizona enters the game as one of the top teams in the country while Colorado looks to defend its home court and continue building momentum late in conference play. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline, total, or spread. Be sure to also check out our free college basketball picks for more predictions and betting insights on today’s games.
Wildcats Continue Dominant Season
The Arizona Wildcats enter this matchup with an outstanding 28-2 overall record and a 15-2 record in Big 12 play this season. Arizona has been one of the most dominant teams in college basketball and comes into this game riding an impressive winning streak. The Wildcats recently won over Iowa State 73-57, won over Kansas 84-61, won over Baylor 87-80, won over Houston 73-66, and won over BYU 75-68.
Arizona has been extremely efficient offensively, averaging 86.6 points per game while allowing just 68.2 points per contest. The Wildcats shoot an impressive 50% from the field and dominate on the boards with 43.2 rebounds per game. Their offensive balance is also reflected in their 17.2 assists per game, showing their ability to move the ball and create open shots.
Defensively, Arizona is also disruptive and aggressive. The Wildcats average 8.1 steals per game and 4.3 blocks per contest, helping them create turnovers and easy scoring opportunities in transition. Their combination of elite offense and strong defense has made them one of the toughest teams to beat in the country. 
Buffaloes Hoping to Protect Home Court
The Colorado Buffaloes come into this matchup with a 17-13 overall record and a 7-10 record in Big 12 play this season. Colorado has shown the ability to compete at times and enters this game with some recent positive momentum. The Buffaloes recently won over Utah 92-78, won over Kansas State 79-70, and won over Oklahoma State 83-69. Their recent losses came against Houston 102-62 and BYU 90-86 in overtime.
Offensively, Colorado averages 79.9 points per game while allowing 78.7 points per game defensively. The Buffaloes shoot 47% from the field and contribute 15.7 assists per game while averaging 34.4 rebounds per contest.
One of Colorado’s challenges this season has been defense. Allowing nearly 79 points per game has made it difficult for them to consistently close out games against stronger opponents. While the Buffaloes have shown they can score and compete offensively, they will likely need a strong defensive effort to keep pace with Arizona’s high-powered attack.
Wildcats vs Buffaloes Pick
Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Pick
- Arizona Wildcats
Arizona has been one of the most complete teams in the country this season and enters this matchup with momentum and confidence. The Wildcats’ ability to score efficiently while also playing strong defense gives them a clear advantage. Colorado has had solid moments recently, but Arizona’s depth, rebounding, and overall consistency should help them control this matchup.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +5,547.00 |
| 2 |  Steve Seagrave | +3,420.00 |
| 3 |  Stephen Nover | +3,085.00 |
| 4 |  Nick Parsons | +1,166.00 |
| 5 |  Tom Macrina | +740.00 |
Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes Total Pick
- Over
I like the over in this matchup because both teams are capable of scoring at a high level. Arizona averages over 86 points per game while Colorado averages nearly 80 points per contest. With both teams able to push the pace and create scoring opportunities, this game has the potential to turn into a high-scoring matchup.
Final Score Prediction: Arizona Wildcats 90, Colorado Buffaloes 80
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