Kansas vs Colorado Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Kansas vs Colorado
The Kansas Jayhawks battle the Colorado Buffaloes, with tip-off scheduled for 23:00 on Tuesday, January 20.
There’s the chance to back Colorado to cover the +4.5 line against Kansas. Betting them on the spread seems the logical play and there is -106 now available.
Kansas Jayhawks won their previous game, beating Baylor Bears at home. It was a 80-62 win.
Colorado Buffaloes lost on the road in their last game. West Virginia Mountaineers won 72-61.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Kansas beat Colorado when the teams last met. It was a 71-64 scoreline. Kansas have won on the past 3 times these teams have gone H2H.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Kansas vs Colorado Prediction & Picks
Make the most of Kansas vs Colorado with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s an awesome opportunity to back Colorado against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance in this college matchup, with +4.5 making appeal at -106.
We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.
Key Kansas vs Colorado stats:
Colorado +4.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
In the hunt for bigger odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the line. This allows you to shoot for a team to perform better than expected by the sportsbooks.
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Player Prop Picks
Barrington Hargress (Colorado) can be backed to total Over 2.5 rebounds at -141. We’re confident that he can oblige with an Overs bet considering the generous line that’s on offer.
Latest Barrington Hargress Player Prop Odds
Oscar Cluff (Purdue) is available at -110 to secure Over 7.5 rebounds. Out of all the prop bets, we’re going Over when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Colorado +4.5, Under 155.5 and Barrington Hargress (Colorado) to get Over 2.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
74
-
76
Colorado
There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 76-74 win for Colorado. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.
Kansas vs Colorado 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’ betting odds have Kansas as -200 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 67% likely to win. For those wanting to back Colorado, you will find +162 about the underdogs.
The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 156.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 156.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
College hoops fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.
Darryn Peterson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -119 that he scores Over 22.5 points or -109 that he goes Under.
It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.
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Kansas Stats
Colorado Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 149.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 69.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 156.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 155.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 73.20 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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