Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction 12-30-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, December 30th, at the Coors Events Center. 

Iowa State Looks for Eighth Straight Win

Iowa State has a ton of confidence right now and they have won seven games in a row. Iowa State in the last game faced off against Morgan State in the last game and they scored 99 points and they ended up winning by 17 points. Tamin Lipsey had a strong game putting up 20 points and five rebounds. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. Iowa State on the season is averaging 88.5 points while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while the defense is ranked 48th. 

Can Colorado Pick up Key Win?

Colorado would be able to make quite the statement with a win in this game. The Buffaloes in the last game faced off against Bellarmine, and they scored 79 points, but the defense gave up only 55 points and that was enough for the victory. Assane Diop had a strong game putting up 15 points. Two games ago against South Dakota State, Colorado secured the 81-70 victory. Colorado on the season is averaging 76.7 points while their defense is giving up 68.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 165th in the league while the defense is ranked 112th. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.1 points while shooting 47.1 points while shooting 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. After this game, Colorado will face Arizona State, UCF, West Virginia, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State. 

Why Colorado Will Cover Against Iowa State

• Colorado has won each of its last 10 games at CU Events Center when playing with a rest advantage.
• Iowa State has lost each of its last five Monday night games against the Big 12 Conference.

Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction

Give me Colorado as the underdog here. Colorado has played well this season and they have proven they have the offense to find success. Colorado is averaging 76.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue here. Iowa State’s defense has been good and although Colorado might not score 76.7 points again here, they are going to score enough to cover the spread. Back Colorado against the spread.