Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction 11-27-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Iowa State vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 4-1 this year after they defeated Dayton by a score of 89-84 in their last game. Iowa State trailed 41-37 at the half, but they scored 52 points in the second half for the win. The Cyclones shot 51.7% from the field, 23.5% on three pointers, and 86.2% on free throws in the game. Keshon Gilbert led Iowa State with 24 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cyclones lost to Auburn by a score of 83-81, but did win their first three games of the year. Iowa State has scored 83.3 points per game and they have allowed 58.8 points against per game, while also averaging 36 rebounds and 17 assists per game this season. Keshon Gilbert is averaging 15.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, while Iowa State is shooting 48.3% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this year. 

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 5-1 this season after they defeated Connecticut by a score of 73-72 in their last game. Colorado trailed 40-32 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half for the last minute win. The Buffaloes shot 51.1% from the field, 56.3% on three pointers, and 64.3% on free throws in the game. Julian Hammond III led Colorado with 16 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Buffaloes lost to Michigan State by a score of 72-56, but did win their first four games of the year. Colorado has scored 78.6 points per game and they have allowed 67 points against per game, while also averaging 40 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Elijah Malone is averaging 14 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, while Colorado is shooting 47.5% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why Iowa State will beat Colorado

• Iowa State has won 21 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Colorado has lost eight of its last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in 20 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after bouncing back with a win on Tuesday and they will look to end the Maui Tournament on the right note with a win. Iowa State has looked very good offensively to start this season, but their defense did not travel to the Big Island. The Cyclones have allowed 81 and 84 points in their first two games here, but they will play a lower scoring Colorado team in this game. The Buffaloes only managed 56 points against MSU in their opener, but did bounce back with a win over UConn yesterday. I can’t overstate how big of a win that was for Colorado on Tuesday, but Iowa State is the much better team in this matchup. Take the Cyclones here.