Colorado at California

One of these teams will emerge with their 20th win and improve their NCAA Tournament resume. I expect this to be an intense conference battle early on as each tries to impose their will on the defensive end of the court. Colorado has been doing a good job of that all season, holding 13 opponents to 60 or less on the season. Cal has put the first half clamps down on each of their last three opponents where they have allowed an average of 23.3 points per game in the first half. This one will be intense early on, which means a strong defensive presence with both teams capable of executing. Play the first half UNDER the total.