The Kansas State Wildcats and Colorado Buffaloes meet on Sunday in college basketball action at
Bramlage Coliseum. Here’s a Kansas State vs Colorado Prediction. This article will include a Kansas State vs Colorado Pick.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes (11-17, 12-16 ATS) somehow managed to put the worst period of the season behind them. After going through a 13-game losing skid, Colorado beat UCF and Baylor but also lost to Iowa State and Kansas. The Buffaloes are at the bottom of the Big 12 Standings with two games behind Arizona State, and will likely remain rock-bottom for the remainder of the regular season.
Colorado averages 70.2 PPG (298th) and allows 71.9 PPG (187th). The Buffaloes are 220th in rebounds (35.1) and 147th in assists (14.4). Julian Hammond III leads the team with 12.8 PPG, 2.6 RPG, a team-high 3.1 APG, and a team-high 1.2 SPG. Andrej Jakimovski follows him with 10.1 PPG and 4.6 RPG, while Bangot Dak contributes 8.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and a team-high 1.4 BPG.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats (13-15, 15-13 ATS) experienced their best stretch of the season during which they won six consecutive games. However, Kansas State entered a losing streak since and is currently on a four-game run after losing to BYU, Utah, Arizona State, and UCF. The Wildcats are 11th in the Big 12 Standings with a game behind West Virginia and Utah.
Kansas State is averaging 72.9 PPG (224th) and is allowing 70.5 PPG (147th). The Wildcats are getting 33.9 RPG (301st) and dish out 16.2 APG (48th). David N’Guessan is the team’s top scorer with 12.7 PPG and a team-high 7.1 RPG. Brendan Hausen adds 11.8 PPG and 2.5 RPG, while Dug McDaniel contributes 11.1, PPG, 2.7 RPG, a team-high 4.9 APG, and 1.7 SPG.
Why Kansas State will beat Colorado
- Colorado has lost 16 of its last 18 games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Kansas State has won six of its last seven games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Colorado has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why Colorado will beat Kansas State
- Kansas State has lost each of its last four games.
- Colorado has won 28 of its last 35 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Kansas State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Kansas State’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Five of Colorado’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (18.9%).
Colorado vs Kansas State Prediction
Kansas State is not impressing offensively of late, but its defense has been even worse. The Wildcats allowed 74+ points in three of the last four games, while Colorado allowed 71+ in four of the past five games. That said, I expect a rather efficient game here and over 140 points. Betting Over on these teams is not the best move you can make, considering how they played this season, but Colorado will play with no pressure and I expect the Buffaloes to be relaxed and score freely. I am going with Over.