These teams are separated by a single game in the Pac-12 standings, yet their meeting has generated a double-digit spread. UCLA is on an 8-2 straight-up roll and has allowed 59 points per game in those wins. Colorado has covered in one of its last five. The public is overreacting to the Buffaloes’ prodigious home-court edge, plus ignoring the Bruins’ win over the Buffs in L.A.

UCLA is finding itself with new head coach Mick Cronin, especially on the defensive end. The Bruins have held their last two opponents to 58 and 57 points. Meanwhile Colorado’s calling card is defense, allowing just 62.3 points per game. This will be a grind-it-out conference game. Take the Under.