The Boise State Broncos are seeking their first NCAA Tournament win as they face the Colorado Buffaloes in a First Four showdown, with the winner advancing to play Florida. The Buffaloes are favorites by 2.5 points in the game scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.

The Big Picture

Both teams are aiming for significant victories, with Boise State looking for its first March Madness win and Colorado having 11 NCAA Tournament wins.

By the Numbers
  • Colorado vs. Boise State spread: Colorado -2.5
  • Colorado vs. Boise State over/under: 141
  • Colorado vs. Boise State money line: Colorado -148, Boise State +124
Yes, But

Colorado's prior success in the NCAA Tournament contrasts with Boise State's quest for a breakthrough win.

State of Play
  • Boise State played a challenging non-conference schedule to strengthen their resume.
  • Colorado's coach expressed excitement for the opportunity, viewing the First Four as a new beginning.
What's Next

The model predicts the teams to combine for 145 points, leaning towards the Over and suggesting one side of the spread hits 60% of the time.

Bottom Line

Boise State seeks a historic win, while Colorado aims to continue its NCAA Tournament success in a critical First Four matchup.