Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Colorado vs West Virginia
The Colorado Buffaloes battle the West Virginia Mountaineers, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, January 17.
Colorado and West Virginia should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 143.5 and odds of -110 are available for this outcome.
Colorado Buffaloes suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 77-68 scoreline occurred on the road against Cincinnati Bearcats.
West Virginia Mountaineers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Houston Cougars claimed a 77-48 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Colorado and West Virginia saw the former win. It was a 67-60 scoreline.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Colorado vs West Virginia Prediction & Picks
We’ve lined up expert Colorado vs West Virginia betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
There are odds of -110 about Over 143.5 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Colorado vs West Virginia stats:
Over 143.5 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 143.5 along with West Virginia to cover the -5.5 spread. Add in both teams to score 60 points and West Virginia to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
69
-
79
West Virginia
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Mountaineers to claim a 79-69 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.
Colorado vs West Virginia 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.
The sportsbooks have West Virginia at -286 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 74% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At +230, Colorado are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 143.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re wanting to back Over 143.5, the odds are -110.
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Colorado Stats
West Virginia Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 157.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 143.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.30 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 139.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 143.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 65.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 60.30 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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