Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction 1/29/26 College Basketball Picks Today
Colorado (12-8) vs. Iowa State (18-2)
January 29, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa State -17.5; Over/Under: 153.5
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The Colorado Buffaloes and Iowa State Cyclones meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Hilton Coliseum. Here’s a Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction. This article will include a Iowa State vs Colorado Pick.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes lost to Kansas and UCF, and they play UCF next. Colorado has lost 5 straight games.
The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 82.6 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Isaiah Johnson is averaging 16.2 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Barrington Hargress is averaging 14.2 points and 4.6 assists. Sebastian Rancik is the third double-digit scorer and Bangot Dak is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Colorado Buffaloes are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Colorado Buffaloes are allowing 7.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat UCF and Oklahoma State, and they play Kansas State next. Iowa State has won 18 of its last 20 games.
The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 85.6 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 64.9 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 18.8 points and 0.9 assists, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.4 points and 7.8 rebounds. Tamin Lipsey is the third double-digit scorer and Killyan Toure is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa State Cyclones are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 21 night games at James H. Hilton Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Colorado has lost each of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last 12 games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Iowa State’s last six night games have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Eight of Colorado’s last nine games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+30.0).
- Iowa State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+20.7).
- Colorado ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.2%).
- Colorado ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.3%).
Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction
Colorado just hasn’t been able to play up in competition this season and was just given a chance to stop the bleeding against UCF and lost that game as well. Colorado just doesn’t play much defense that’s not ideal against this Iowa State team that shoots healthy percentages across the board. Yes, Iowa State has had issues covering these big numbers all season, but I just can’t get there with what Colorado has shown during this losing stretch. It’s been bad basketball. It’s Iowa State or pass for me on Thursday night.
