Who's Playing

Colorado @ Arizona

Regular Season Records: Colorado 21-10; Arizona 29-3

What to Know

The Colorado Buffaloes and the #2 Arizona Wildcats are set to clash at 9 p.m. ET March 11 at T-Mobile Arena in the third round of the Pac-12 Conference Tournament.

Colorado strolled past the Oregon Ducks with points to spare on Thursday, taking the contest 80-69. Forward Evan Battey and forward Jabari Walker were among the main playmakers for the Buffaloes as the former posted a double-double on 19 points and 12 boards and the latter dropped a double-double on 18 points and 16 rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Walker has had at least 12 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Arizona earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 84-80 win over the Stanford Cardinal. It was another big night for Arizona's center Christian Koloko, who had 24 points in addition to nine rebounds.

Colorado is expected to lose this next one by 9.5. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Colorado had enough points to win and then some against the Wildcats when the two teams last met earlier in the regular season, taking their game 79-63. Will the Buffaloes repeat their success, or does Arizona have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas, Nevada
  • TV: Pac-12 Networks
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Wildcats are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Buffaloes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Arizona have won nine out of their last 14 games against Colorado.

  • Feb 26, 2022 - Colorado 79 vs. Arizona 63
  • Jan 13, 2022 - Arizona 76 vs. Colorado 55
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Colorado 82 vs. Arizona 79
  • Dec 28, 2020 - Arizona 88 vs. Colorado 74
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Arizona 75 vs. Colorado 54
  • Feb 17, 2019 - Colorado 67 vs. Arizona 60
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Arizona 64 vs. Colorado 56
  • Mar 08, 2018 - Arizona 83 vs. Colorado 67
  • Jan 25, 2018 - Arizona 80 vs. Colorado 71
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Colorado 80 vs. Arizona 77
  • Mar 09, 2017 - Arizona 92 vs. Colorado 78
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Arizona 82 vs. Colorado 73
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Arizona 82 vs. Colorado 78
  • Feb 24, 2016 - Colorado 75 vs. Arizona 72

Injury Report for Arizona

  • Kerr Kriisa: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)

Injury Report for Colorado

  • Quincy Allen: Out for the Season (Hip)
  • Elijah Parquet: Out for the Season (Foot)
  • Lawson Lovering: Out (Undisclosed)
  • Javon Ruffin: Out (Knee)