The Arizona Wildcats (3-3) play a conference opponent when they host the Colorado Buffaloes (4-2) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Arizona Stadium in a Big 12 clash.

The Buffaloes are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Wildcats (with an over/under of 57.5 points).

Below you’ll find our preview for this this matchup between the Wildcats and the Buffaloes, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Arizona vs. Colorado betting lines

• Spread favorite: Wildcats (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Wildcats (-132), Buffaloes (+110)
• Total: 57.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Arizona vs. Colorado betting info and stats

Arizona, in five games with a spread this season, has gone 1-4-0 against the spread. Arizona has yet to cover the spread when serving as the favorite by at least 2.5 points (a 0-2 ATS record). Arizona split the two games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Colorado has won four games against the spread this season (4-2-0). When Colorado is an underdog by 2.5 or more points, it has covered the spread twice (2-1 ATS). Colorado is an underdog on the moneyline for the fourth game this year and is 1-2 in that role.

Arizona vs. Colorado recent stats and trends

Arizona Wildcats

• Arizona is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall over its past three matchups.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• The past three Arizona games averaged 4.5 fewer points (53) than this matchup’s over/under.

Colorado Buffaloes

• Colorado is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Colorado games has gone over the set total each time.
• The past three Colorado games averaged 1.3 fewer points (56.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

Arizona vs. Colorado key players

Arizona Wildcats

• Noah Fifita has recorded 1,636 yards (272.7 ypg) on 136-of-231 passing with eight touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season.
• Quali Conley has 458 rushing yards on 82 carries with six touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 22 catches for 151 yards (25.2 per game).
• Kedrick Reescano has carried the ball 35 times for 215 yards (35.8 per game) and one touchdown.
• Tetairoa McMillan’s 742 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 65 times and has totaled 42 catches and four touchdowns.
• Keyan Burnett has caught 16 passes for 205 yards (34.2 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Montana Lemonious-Craig has compiled 17 catches for 172 yards, an average of 28.7 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Isaiah Johnson has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and three tackles.
• Jacob Manu is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 19 tackles.
• Genesis Smith leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 11 tackles and two passes defended.

Colorado Buffaloes

• Shedeur Sanders leads Colorado with 2,018 yards on 172-of-237 passing with 17 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
• Isaiah Augustave has rushed for 127 yards on 27 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Micah Welch has racked up 23 carries and totaled 113 yards with three touchdowns.
• Travis Hunter’s 587 receiving yards (97.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 49 receptions on 60 targets with six touchdowns.
• Jimmy Horn Jr. has caught 26 passes and compiled 347 receiving yards (57.8 per game) with one touchdown.
• Will Sheppard has racked up 330 reciving yards (55 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
• Taje McCoy has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and five tackles.
• D.J. McKinney is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 23 tackles and two TFL.
• Preston Hodge has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has nine tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.