
Colorado vs Arizona State Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Arizona State (11-8) vs. Colorado (9-10)
January 28, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado -1.5; Over/Under: 140.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs Arizona State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 28th at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes are 9-10 (0-8) this season after they lost to Arizona by a score of 78-63 in their last game. Colorado trailed 33-31 at halftime, but they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 42.9% from the field, 47.4% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Julian Hammond III led Colorado with 19 points and four assists, while Javon Ruffin added 12 points and two assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Buffaloes lost to BYU by a score of 83-67 and Oklahoma State by a score of 83-73. Colorado has lost eight games in a row and they are the only winless team in the Big 12. Colorado has scored 72.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 10.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Colorado is shooting 45.8% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 11-8 (2-6) this year after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 76-61 in their last game. Arizona State led 40-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-21 in the second half in the loss. The Sun Devils shot 44.7% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Adam Miller led Arizona State with 13 points and one steal, while Basheer Jihad added nine points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Sun Devils defeated West Virginia by a score of 65-57 but did lose to Cincinnati by a score of 67-60 before that. Arizona State has lost five of their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big 12 standings with a 2-6 record. Arizona State has scored 73.5 points per game and they have allowed 71.7 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. BJ Freeman is averaging 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Joson Sanon is averaging 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Arizona State is shooting 44.5% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this season.
Why Colorado will beat Arizona State
- Colorado has won 24 of its last 26 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona State has lost seven of its last eight night games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Arizona State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Colorado’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of Arizona State’s last four road games has produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
Colorado vs Arizona State Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup with a 0-8 record in conference play, but they will be at home for this contest. The Buffaloes have allowed at least 78 points in four of their last five games and they have lost by double digits in three in a row. Arizona State has also struggled over the last few weeks, but they did upset West Virginia in their last road game. The Sun Devils are shooting 44.5% from the field this year and they have scored 65 points or fewer in three straight games. I really don’t like either side in this matchup, but I do lean towards the home team with how poorly ASU is scoring right now. Take Colorado at home.