NEWSLETTER
The UCLA Bruins (27-4, 18-2 Pac-12) will look to continue a 10-game win streak when they host the Colorado Buffaloes (17-15, 8-12 Pac-12) on March 9, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena.
On Saturday, in its most recent game, UCLA defeated Arizona 82-73. With 22 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was its leading scorer. In its previous game, Colorado beat Washington on Wednesday, 74-68. Its leading scorer was Julian Hammond with 21 points.
When is UCLA vs. Colorado and when does it start?
This game between the Bruins and Buffaloes will begin on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UCLA vs. Colorado
The Bruins and Buffaloes will hit the court at T-Mobile Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on P12.
UCLA Bruins vs. Colorado Buffaloes Game Preview
UCLA Stats, Odds & Insights
UCLA’s +435 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 14.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 74.2 points per game (120th in college basketball) while giving up 60.1 per outing (fifth in college basketball).
The Bruins score 7.9 more points than the Buffaloes allow (66.3).
UCLA connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (314th in college basketball) at a 34.9% rate (146th in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 its opponents make while shooting 31.1% from deep.
When playing at home, the Bruins are posting 8.0 more points per game (77.8) than they are in away games (69.8).
UCLA’s offense has been less effective over its last 10 games, putting up 72.8 points a contest compared to the 74.2 it has averaged this year.
Colorado Stats, Odds & Insights
Colorado puts up 70.1 points per game (213th in college basketball) while giving up 66.3 per contest (70th in college basketball). It has a +119 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 3.8 points per game.
The Buffaloes average 70.1 points, 10.0 more than the Bruins give up.
Colorado connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (289th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.2 on average.
At home, the Buffaloes average 71.9 points per game. On the road, they score 65.4.
In its past 10 games, Colorado is averaging 65.6 points per contest, 4.5 fewer points than its season average (70.1).
Bruins Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 31 | 17.5 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Jaylen Clark | 30 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Tyger Campbell | 31 | 12.9 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Amari Bailey | 24 | 9.6 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| David Singleton | 31 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
Buffaloes Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Da Silva | 32 | 16.0 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| KJ Simpson | 29 | 15.9 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| J’vonne Hadley | 22 | 8.0 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Julian Hammond | 32 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Luke O’Brien | 30 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
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