
Oklahoma State vs Colorado Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Colorado (9-7) vs. Oklahoma State (9-7)
January 18, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma State -2.5; Over/Under: 145
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In this article we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 9-7 (1-4) this year after they lost to BYU by a score of 85-69 in their last game. Oklahoma State trailed 46-26 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Cowboys shot 41.1% from the field, 38.1% on three pointers, and 65.2% on free throws in the game. Bryce Thompson led Oklahoma State with 15 points and one rebound, while Jamyron Keller added 15 points and two steals in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Cowboys lost to Utah by a score of 83-62, but did beat Kansas State by a score of 79-66 before that. Oklahoma State has lost four of their last five games and they are near the bottom of the Big 12 standings with just one conference win. Oklahoma State has scored 73.4 points per game and they have allowed 74 points against per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Abou Ousmane is averaging 12.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game, while Marchelus Avery is averaging 12.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Oklahoma State is shooting 41.9% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this season.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes are 9-7 (0-5) this season after they lost to Cincinnati by a score of 68-62 in their last game. Colorado trailed 34-27 at halftime, but they did outscore Cincinnati by a score of 35-34 in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 41.1% from the field, 23.1% on three pointers, and 61.9% on free throws in the game. Bangot Dak led Colorado with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Sebastian Rancik added nine points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Buffaloes lost to West Virginia by a score of 78-70 and UCF by a score of 75-74. Colorado has lost five games in a row and they are the only team in the Big 12 without a conference win so far this year. Colorado has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.8 points against per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Colorado is shooting 46% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this season.
Why Colorado will beat Oklahoma State
- Oklahoma State has lost 10 of its last 11 games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Colorado has won 17 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games against the Big 12 Conference.
Oklahoma State vs Colorado Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup towards the bottom of the Big 12 standings, but Oklahoma State does have one conference win on the year and they will be at home for this game. The Cowboys are shooting just 41.9% from the field and they have scored 69 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Colorado is looking for their first Big 12 win of the season, but they have been pretty competitive each of their last three games. The Buffaloes are shooting 46% from the field, but they have allowed at least 75 points in four of their last five games. I know Colorado is winless in Big 12 play, but Oklahoma State has been pretty bad in most of their recent games. Take Colorado in this contest.