Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Colorado vs Iowa State
The Colorado Buffaloes go up against the Iowa State Cyclones, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 29.
We have decided to go for Iowa State against the spread in order to get the best value. They should be able to cover an appealing -17.5 line at -120 when they take on Colorado.
Colorado Buffaloes were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to UCF Knights by a 95-86 scoreline.
Iowa State Cyclones triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Oklahoma State Cowboys were beaten 84-71.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 79-65 win for Iowa State when they last played Colorado. Iowa State have won on the past 3 times these teams have gone H2H.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction & Picks
Dive into our full Colorado vs Iowa State betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
Our wager is the big favorites against the spread. Back Iowa State off -17.5 at odds of -120 and be confident that the market leaders can cover the line in this college contest.
Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.
Key Colorado vs Iowa State stats:
Iowa State -17.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% chance of this pick winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Sebastian Rancik (Colorado) is available at -111 to record Under 10.5 points. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.
Latest Sebastian Rancik Player Prop Odds
Isaiah Johnson (Colorado) can be wagered to register Under 2.5 rebounds at +115. There is plenty of juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and it looks a bet worth having.
Latest Isaiah Johnson Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Iowa State -17.5, Under 152.5 and Sebastian Rancik (Colorado) to score Under 10.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
62
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84
Iowa State
There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Cyclones when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 84-62 should provide some entertainment.
Colorado vs Iowa State 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.
Iowa State are massive -3333 favorites. They are regarded as 97% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Colorado, you will find +1200 about the underdogs.
There is a spread of 16.5 and total points has a line of 152.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 152.5, there are odds of -105.
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Joshua Jefferson is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -106 can be found for him scoring Over 18.5 points and there is -122 for him to go Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Colorado Stats
Iowa State Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 155.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 79.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 151.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 65.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 61.50 pts in the last 10 home games
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
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