Colorado State at Colorado

Rivalry games often mean great defense. Colorado State is unbeaten, allowing 63, 62 and 58 points the last three games. They are off a win over Northern Colorado 66-58, and the UNDER is 8-3-1 following a Rams win. Colorado State is also 3-1-1 UNDER the total in non-conference games, plus 5-1 UNDER against the PAC-12. Rival Colorado ranks #43 nationally in scoring defense, and #68 in field-goal percentage defense, holding opponents to 38.6% shooting on the year. Colorado is on an 11-1 run UNDER the total, plus 7-0 UNDER the total against the Mountain West Conference. The Buffaloes hold opponents to an average of 58.6 points per contest. Colorado is off a defeat, but the UNDER is 20-7 after the Buffaloes lose a game, so look for more defense than oddsmakers expect. Play this one UNDER the Total.