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Colorado (9-9) vs. Arizona (12-6)
January 25, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona -16.5; Over/Under: 150.5
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In this article we will formulate an Arizona vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are 12-6 (6-1) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 92-78 in their last game. Arizona led 43-39 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half for the double-digit win. The Wildcats shot 56.1% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. Caleb Love led Arizona with 27 points and five rebounds, while Trey Townsend added 19 points and two rebounds in the game. 


Prior to that win, the Wildcats lost to Texas Tech by a score of 70-54, but did beat Baylor by a score of 81-70 before that. Arizona has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently tied for second in the Big 12 standings. Arizona has scored 82.9 points per game and they have allowed 69.2 points against per game, while also averaging 40 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Caleb Love is averaging 15.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 11.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this year. Arizona is shooting 48.3% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 32.4% on three pointers this season. 

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 9-9 (0-7) this season after they lost to BYU by a score of 83-67 in their last game. Colorado trailed 38-36 at halftime and they were outscored 45-31 in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 45.7% from the field, 36.8% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Julian Hammond III led Colorado with 17 points and two assists, while Andrej Jakimovski added nine points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Buffaloes lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 83-73 and Cincinnati by a score of 68-62. Colorado has lost seven games in a row and they are the only Big 12 team without a conference win. Colorado has scored 73.3 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points against per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Colorado is shooting 46% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why Arizona will beat Colorado

  • Arizona has won each of its last 21 games at McKale Memorial Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Colorado has lost each of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • Arizona has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at McKale Memorial Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Arizona vs Colorado Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup searching for their first Big 12 win of the season, but they will be back on the road in this contest. The Buffaloes are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 70 points in three of their last five games. Colorado’s defense has been a big concern in recent weeks, as they have allowed 78+ points in three of their last four games. Arizona is 6-1 in conference play and their lone loss came on the road against Texas Tech. The Wildcats are shooting 48.3% from the field and they are scoring nearly 83 points per game. Arizona has been the better team on both ends of the court and they should cruise to an easy win here. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Arizona -16.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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