Colorado vs Cincinnati Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Colorado vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th 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 9-6 (0-4) this season after they lost to West Virginia by a score of 78-70 in their last game. Colorado trailed 40-29 at halftime, but they did score 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 41.7% from the field, 31.6% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Julian Hammond III led Colorado with 23 points and four rebounds, while Assane Diop added 13 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Buffaloes lost to UCF by a score of 75-74 and Arizona State by a score of 81-61. Colorado has lost four games in a row and they are one of two winless teams in Big 12 play. Colorado has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 71 points against per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Julian Hammond III is averaging 14.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 11.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season. Colorado is shooting 46.3% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 10-5 (0-4) this year after they lost to Kansas by a score of 54-40 in their last game. Cincinnati led 25-24 at halftime, but they were out scored 30-15 in the second half in the loss. The Bearcats shot 30.5% from the field, 13.6% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Dillon Mitchell led Cincinnati with 10 points and five rebounds, while Dan Skillings Jr. added nine points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bearcats lost to Baylor by a score of 68-48 and Arizona by a score of 72-67. Cincinnati has lost four games in a row and they are the second 0-4 team in the Big 12. Cincinnati has scored 73.1 points per game and they have allowed 60.5 points against per game, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Dan Skillings Jr. Is averaging 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Simas Lukosius is averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Cincinnati is shooting 46% from the field, 62.7% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why Colorado will beat Cincinnati

• Colorado has won each of its last 24 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Cincinnati has lost each of its last five games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Colorado has won the first half in 21 of its last 24 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Cincinnati will beat Colorado

• Colorado has lost seven of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Cincinnati has won five of its last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Colorado has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.

Colorado vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup winless in conference play and tied for last place, but one team will walk out with a huge win here. Colorado will have the home court advantage, but they have allowed 75+ points in four straight games. The Buffaloes do have an average offensive attack, but they aren’t going to win unless their defense improves. Cincinnati has very similar offensive numbers as Colorado does, but their defense is much better. The Bearcats are allowing just 60.5 points against per game this year and they just held Kansas to 54 points last time out. I do think this game is a complete toss up, so I am going to look at the under. I like how Cincinnati has played defense and their offense hasn’t been great, so take the under here.