Colorado Buffaloes
Basketball NCAAB Sat 28 Feb 12:00
Houston Cougars
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Colorado vs Houston

The Colorado Buffaloes face the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Colorado and Houston to Play Out High-Scoring Game

We’re surprised that the total line is 139.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Colorado and Houston take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

Houston Came Out on Top in Last H2H

Colorado Buffaloes won their previous game, beating Kansas State Wildcats at home. It was a 79-70 win.

Houston Cougars were beaten last game and this was on the road. Kansas Jayhawks claimed a 69-56 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Houston beat Colorado when the teams last met. It was a 77-68 scoreline.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Houston 28-6 2623 2137 486 20-2 8-4 1L
Colorado 17-15 2559 2542 17 15-7 2-8 2L
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Colorado vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Our Colorado vs Houston preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

These teams are capable of scoring more than 139.5 points in this college matchup. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Colorado vs Houston stats:

  • The 139.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Colorado games.
  • The 139.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Colorado games.
  • The 139.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Colorado games.

Over 139.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emanuel Sharp Over 16.5 Points -125 BetMGM logo

Emanuel Sharp (Houston) is available at -125 to total Over 16.5 points. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Barrington Hargress Under 3.5 Assists -161 BetMGM logo

Barrington Hargress (Colorado) can be wagered to finish with Under 3.5 assists at -161. There is a strong case for siding with him to fall short of the required total on the Player Assists line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 139.5
Spread Houston -18.5
Player Points Emanuel Sharp Over 16.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 140.5, Houston -20.5 and Emanuel Sharp (Houston) to score Over 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Colorado Colorado logo 62 - 84 Houston logo Houston

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Coogs to enjoy a 84-62 winning scoreline.

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Colorado vs Houston Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Running Scared of Houston Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Houston are red-hot -5000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 98% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1600 about Colorado.

The spread is 20.5 and the total points line is currently 138.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 138.5, this selection is available at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kingston Flemings Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kingston Flemings is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get +105 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -141 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kingston Flemings (Houston)
Over 18.5
+105
Under 18.5
-141
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Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
Over 16.5
-125
Under 16.5
-105
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Barrington Hargress (Colorado)
Over 11.5
-125
Under 11.5
-105
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Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston)
Over 10.5
-135
Under 10.5
+105
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Player Assists
Kingston Flemings (Houston)
Over 4.5
-105
Under 4.5
-125
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Barrington Hargress (Colorado)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-161
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Milos Uzan (Houston)
Over 3.5
-118
Under 3.5
-110
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Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
Over 1.5
-149
Under 1.5
+115
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Player Rebounds
Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston)
Over 9.5
-111
Under 9.5
-116
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Bangot Dak (Colorado)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
-100
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Kingston Flemings (Houston)
Over 4.5
-127
Under 4.5
-102
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Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
Over 3.5
+130
Under 3.5
-169
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado logo Colorado Stats
Houston logo Houston Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big 12 Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 32-2 2929 2339 590 21-1 11-1 9W
Houston 28-6 2623 2137 486 20-2 8-4 1L
Iowa State 27-7 2781 2215 566 19-1 8-6 1L
Kansas 23-10 2496 2290 206 17-2 6-8 1L
Texas Tech 22-10 2573 2324 249 16-4 6-6 3L
BYU 23-11 2853 2561 292 17-4 6-7 1L
TCU 22-11 2584 2378 206 16-5 6-6 1L
UCF 21-11 2591 2511 80 15-5 6-6 1L
Oklahoma State 19-14 2781 2736 45 14-5 5-9 1L
West Virginia 18-14 2214 2072 142 15-6 3-8 1L
Cincinnati 18-15 2413 2230 183 16-4 2-11 1L
Colorado 17-15 2559 2542 17 15-7 2-8 2L
Arizona State 17-16 2519 2585 -66 13-6 4-10 1L
Baylor 16-16 2642 2469 173 12-8 4-8 1L
Kansas State 12-20 2546 2619 -73 11-8 1-12 2L
Utah 10-22 2379 2531 -152 9-9 1-13 6L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak