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Missouri vs Colorado Football Odds

Written October 29, 2009 by Hector Garza

Missouri heads to Boulder for a Big 12 matchup against the Buffaloes this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET. The Tigers (4-3) are looking for their first conference win after losing their last 3, all to ranked conference opponents. Colorado (2-5) surprised Kansas at Folsom Field 34-30 two weeks ago, but lost to Kansas State last week 20-6. According to the college football odds, Missouri is the favorite by 3 ½ with the total set for 46 ½.

Offensively Missouri has shown signs of life, averaging over 255 ypg in the air and 115 on the ground. QB Blaine Gabbert has been highly touted, and has lived up to the hype by throwing for a respectable 13 td’s to 5 int’s with a 57.3 completion %. His go to receivers, Danario Alexander and Jared Perry, have combined for 172 ypg and 11 td’s and are major contributors to the team’s 26.1 ppg.

The stop unit has had its issues this year, allowing 23.3 ppg and over 345 ypg. Last week against #2 Texas they were clearly outmatched, giving up 131 yards rushing and 269 yards passing. An important note is that this unit has faced some stiff competition in the last 3 weeks, losing to Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Texas. If this unit can improve on the 218 passing ypg they’ve allowed, the run defense should be able to hold up against the Buffaloes. Learn more about where to bet on NCAA football!

Colorado is looking to break out after struggling last week against mediocre Kansas State. They managed 60 yards on the ground and a 184 yards passing as Head Coach Dan Hawkins continues to search for consistent play at the QB position. Cody Hawkins, the coach’s son, has completed only 50% of his passes for 9 td’s and 11 ints, and Tyler Hansen hasn’t fared much better with a 54.5 completion % for 1 td and 1 int. The ground game is averaging 89.1 ypg, so when it rains in Boulder, apparently it pours.

Last week the defense kept them in the game, as the unit allowed 284 total yards and only 20 points, much better than their average of over 28 ppg. A major area of concern is the rushing defense, where the Wildcats ran for 204 yards and 2 td’s. The Buffaloes are giving up an average of 149.7 ypg on the ground and 229.6 ypg in the air, and will have their hands full against a balanced Missouri attack.

Texas figured out last week the key to stopping Mizzou was focusing on Gabbert, and they effectively shut him down allowing 84 yards and their only td. However, this guy doesn’t see Colorado having the athletes to do the same thing. The Buffaloes have shown their susceptibility on defense, although both of their wins this year have come at Folsom Field. Missouri leads this series 40-31-3, beating them up 58-0 last year at home. I think the Tigers are a lock to beat the 3.5 points this week and take them to the woodshed again. Right now, BetUs has a $500 bonus with an initial $500 deposit, AND you can check out more college football picks by the pros!!

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