Prediction, Pick & Odds for Colorado vs Arizona Football Game on Saturday, October 19th

• Colorado meets Arizona in a  CFB Week 8 Big 12 showdown
• The under has hit in 6 of the Arizona Wildcats last 8 games at home
• Look for all the Colorado vs Arizona odds and our best bets, below. 

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes (4-2, 2-1 Big 12)  battle the Arizona Wildcats (3-3, 1-2 Big 12) in Week 8 college football action. Colorado enters this contest after a late Jayce Brown touchdown led to a 31-28 loss to Kansas State last week. While Arizona is in the midst of tough stretch, the Wildcats lost to Texas Tech in Week 6 and were thumped 41-19 by BYU last Saturday.

This one kicks off from Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, October 19 at 4pm ET over on Fox. Until then, check out all the Colorado vs Arizona odds and our best bets, below.

Colorado vs Arizona Odds

Arizona are 2.5-point favorites in the  college football Week 8 odds. The total for Colorado vs Arizona is set at 58.5. As of Friday night, 79% of ATS bets are on the Buffaloes to cover in the college football public betting splits.

Odds as of October 18 at FanDuel. Check out the best football betting apps for Colorado vs Arizona.

Colorado Hoping to Reverse Their Fortunes

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was in fine form last week, tossing for 388 yards and three touchdowns while very nearly leading the Buffaloes to an unbelievable comeback.

In huge news for Buffaloes backers, star corner/receiver Travis Hunter is expected to play after leaving last week’s contest with a shoulder ailment. Hunter leads Colorado with 49 receptions for 587 yards and six touchdowns this season. On defense, he sports an 84.5 PFF coverage grade, and has snatched two interceptions.

Tetairoa McMillan vs Travis Hunter🍿

Who wins this matchup? pic.twitter.com/6jYxBu6eh0

— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 17, 2024

Pat Shurmur’s offense is married to the pass. The Buffaloes throw the football on 63.5% of snaps while throwing for 314 passing yards per game. That’s resulted in 30.4 points per game (43rd in the FBS), but just 5.3 yards per play (82nd).

Colorado’s running game is one of the worst in the country, averaging a putrid 63 yards per game (130th) and just 2.4 yards per rush (131st). If the Buffs can’t get any semblance of a rushing attack going on Saturday, it could be a long day for Sanders against an underrated Arizona pass-rush.

Keep in mind, Colorado are 7-2 (77.8%) against the spread in their last 9 games as an underdog.

Arizona Look To Get Back In Win Column

While the team has gotten off to a brutal start, Arizona have the ability to light up the scoreboard in a hurry.

Sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita and his high school teammate Tetairoa McMillan can take over games at any given moment. McMillan is one of the best receivers in the country. He’s racked up 42 receptions for 742 yards and four touchdowns already. He combines a ridiculous catch radius, with unreal size and speed. McMillan’s highlight reel plays speckle social media.

Effortless speed and fluidity at 6’5″. Tetairoa McMillan is constantly open. Freak athlete for his size. pic.twitter.com/59pAUqjfkg

— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) September 19, 2024

On the defensive side, the Wildcats nearly 30 points per game, and a middle-of-the-pack 5.8 yards per play. However, they’ve been excellent at getting after the quarterback, with 14 sacks, 20 hits and 77 hurries through six games.

Colorado vs Arizona Prediction

Remember, the Wildcats won this contest last year, defeating the Buffaloes 34-31 in Boulder. Just like in 2023, the public is all over Colorado to cover in this game. However, Deion Sanders’ team is just 1-9 SU in their last 10 games as an underdog. Colorado’s putrid rushing attack and work-in-progress offensive line give me pause.

That, combined with their mediocre pass-rush, leaves me no other option but to back Arizona and lay the points. If Hunter can’t go, or is limited in any way, getting the Wildcats at under a field goal is an easy play.

Colorado vs Arizona Pick: Arizona -2.5 (-115)

The Colorado Buffaloes will face off against the Arizona Wildcats in a highly anticipated college football game on Saturday, October 19th. Both teams are coming off of tough losses and will be looking to bounce back with a win.

The Buffaloes are currently 3-3 on the season and are looking to improve their record with a victory over the Wildcats. They have shown flashes of brilliance on offense, but have struggled at times to put points on the board. Quarterback Steven Montez will need to have a strong performance if Colorado hopes to come out on top in this matchup.

On the other side of the field, the Wildcats are also 3-3 and will be looking to get back on track after a disappointing loss in their last game. Arizona has a potent offense led by quarterback Khalil Tate, who is a dual-threat playmaker that can cause problems for any defense. The Wildcats will need Tate to have a big game if they want to secure a win against the Buffaloes.

In terms of predictions, this game is shaping up to be a close one. Both teams have shown that they are capable of putting up points, but also have vulnerabilities on defense. It could come down to which team is able to make the key plays at crucial moments in the game.

As for the odds, early lines have Colorado as slight favorites in this matchup. However, with the game being played in Arizona, the Wildcats could have the home-field advantage that helps them pull off the upset.

Overall, this game has all the makings of an exciting and competitive matchup between two evenly matched teams. Fans can expect a high-scoring affair with plenty of big plays on both sides of the ball. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top when the final whistle blows on Saturday night.