Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Colorado (10-15) vs. Iowa State (20-5)
February 18, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa State -17.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Iowa State vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 18th at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones are 20-5 (10-4) this season after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 81-70 in their last game. Iowa State was tied at 39 at halftime, but they scored 42 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Cyclones shot 49% from the field, 38.9% on three-pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. Curtis Jones led Iowa State with 22 points and six rebounds, while Joshua Jefferson added 13 points and seven rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Cyclones defeated UCF by a score of 77-65 and TCU by a score of 82-52. Iowa State has won three games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Big 12 standings with a 10-4 record. Iowa State has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.0 points per game, while also averaging 37.0 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Curtis Jones is averaging 17.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Keshon Gilbert is averaging 14.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game this year. Iowa State is shooting 48.2% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes are 10-15 (1-13) this year after they defeated UCF by a score of 76-63 in their last game. Colorado led 38-36 at halftime and held UCF to just 27 points in the second half in the win. The Buffaloes shot 42.4% from the field, 31.8% on three-pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Andrej Jakimovski led Colorado with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Julian Hammond III added 11 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Buffaloes lost to Kansas by a score of 71-59 and Houston by a score of 69-59. Colorado has lost 13 of their last 14 games and they are currently last in the Big 12 standings with a 1-13 record. Colorado has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 71.6 points per game, while also averaging 35.0 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Colorado is shooting 44.8% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 33.1% on three-pointers this season.
Why Iowa State will beat Colorado
- Iowa State has won each of its last 16 night games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
- Colorado has lost 14 of its last 15 games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games at James H. Hilton Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado’s last six games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Each of Iowa State’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 141+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iowa State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+14.4).
- Iowa State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
- Colorado ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (19.1%).
- Colorado ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (14.9).
Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup after finally picking up their first conference win in their last game, but they will be back on the road here. The Buffaloes are shooting 44.8% from the field this season and they have scored 59 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Iowa State has won three games in a row and they are shooting 48.2% from the field this year. The Cyclones have scored 77+ points in three straight games and they have beaten Colorado by scores of 99-71 and 79-69 so far this year. Iowa State is back on track after losing three games in a row and I think they will completely dominate Colorado in this game.
