
Colorado vs BYU Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today
BYU (11-6) vs. Colorado (9-8)
January 21, 2025 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado +4.5; Over/Under: 145.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs BYU prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st 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 9-8 (0-6) this year after they lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 83-73 in their last game. Colorado trailed 43-33 at halftime but did tie Okie State at 40 in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 46.9% from the field, 22.7% on three-pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Bangot Dak led Colorado with 15 points and five rebounds, while Sebastian Rancik added 11 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Buffaloes lost to Cincinnati by a score of 68-62 and West Virginia by a score of 78-70. Colorado has lost six games in a row and they are the only Big 12 team that is winless in conference play. Colorado has scored 73.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Colorado is shooting 46% from the field, 77% on free throws, and 34% on three-pointers this season.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars are 11-6 (2-4) this season after they lost to Utah in overtime by a score of 73-72 in their last game. BYU led 30-27 at halftime, but they couldn’t hold onto the lead and lost in overtime. The Cougars shot 38.5% from the field, 26.7% on three-pointers, and 40% on free throws in the game. Richie Saunders led BYU with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Fousseyni Traore added 16 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Cougars defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 85-69 but did lose to TCU by a score of 71-67 before that. BYU has lost four of their last five games, but they did win the four games prior to that. BYU has scored 80.2 points per game and they have allowed 67 points per game, while also averaging 39.9 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game this season. Richie Saunders is averaging 13.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Egor Demin is averaging 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game this year. BYU is shooting 47.2% from the field, 68.2% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season.
Why Colorado will beat BYU
- Colorado has won 24 of its last 25 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- BYU has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Colorado has won the first half in 21 of its last 25 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Colorado vs BYU Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they are still looking for their first conference win, but they will be at home for this game. The Buffaloes are shooting 46% from the field, but they have allowed at least 75 points in four of their last five games. BYU hasn’t been much better in recent weeks, as they have lost four of their last five games, but their last three losses have been by a combined 10 points. The Cougars are shooting 47.2% from the field and they are scoring over 80 points per game this year. Both of these teams are near the bottom of the Big 12 standings, but I am actually going to side with Colorado here. I think these teams are pretty evenly matched, so I will take the points with the home team.