Colorado vs Baylor Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs Baylor Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 22nd, at the Coors Events Center. Let’s take a look at a Colorado Buffaloes vs Baylor Bears pick. 

Must Win Game for Baylor?

Baylor is a good team, but they have been daunted by a tough Big 12 schedule, and right now they have suffered more losses than probably expected. Baylor has lost two of the last three games, with the only win coming a couple of games ago against the West Virginia Mountaineers. On Monday, Baylor got out to a slow start against the Arizona Wildcats, giving up 41 points in the first half, something they couldn’t bounce back from. One issue for Baylor was the three-point shooting, hitting only 5 of 22 shots. V.J. Edgecombe is having a huge season, and he put up 24 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 

Baylor has 16 wins this season, but away from home they only have two wins. The last time out West, Baylor went to BYU and the defense gave up 93 points. The Bears are averaging 78.87 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. 

Has Colorado Checked Out?

There have been many games this season where Colorado has looked checked out from the season, but two games ago against UCF, they picked up a 76-63 victory. In the last game against Iowa State, the defense went back to their old ways, giving up 79 points, which led to the loss. At halftime, Colorado was down 45-28, and by the second half, it was too little too late to try and stage a comeback. Colorado actually shot 45.3 percent from the field but only hit four shots from deep. The lack of three-point shooting success was a bit surprising, with them averaging 35.9 percent on the season. 

The good news for Colorado is this game is at home, a place they have had most of their success this season. Colorado has had 10 wins overall, and nine of them have come at the Coors Events Center. Taking care of the ball has been a problem, and they currently average 14.8 turnovers per game. It will take a near-perfect game to find success in this game, and turning the ball over near their season average could doom them. Julian Hammond III has been the most consistent player averaging 12.9 points while shooting 41.7 percent of the field. If the Buffaloes have a lead late, they want the ball in his hand, as he has shot over 90 percent from the free-throw line. 

Why Colorado Will Cover Against Baylor

• Colorado has won 23 of its last 24 day games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Baylor has lost four of its last five road games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Baylor has lost the first half in four of its last five road day games against the Big 12 Conference.

Colorado vs Baylor Prediction

It might not be a popular play, but I am not just not sure how you bet against the home squad here. Baylor on the road has been a struggle, and any game away from home in the Big 12 is tough. Baylor’s defense has been a major issue this season giving up 70 points per game, and Colorado will take advantage. With these types of games, free throw shooting is going to be important, and having someone like Hammond in the back pocket of Colorado is important. Colorado will make the shots late, Baylor won’t, and the home squad will end up covering the spread.