Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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  • Iowa State is a -17.5 point favorite vs Colorado
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Colorado / Iowa State TV channel: FS1

The Colorado Buffaloes visit James H. Hilton Coliseum to take on the Iowa State Cyclones on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Ames, IA.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The Colorado vs. Iowa State Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Colorado vs. Iowa State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colorado+17.5 -110O 153.5 -115+1050
Iowa State -17.5 -110U 153.5 -105-2500

Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Colorado vs Iowa State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+2.25 Units / 0% ROI)

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.1 Units / -14.06% ROI).

  • 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.9 Units / -4.88% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5.02% ROI).

  • 14-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.8 Units / 1.37% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado is shooting 80% from the free throw line (221/278) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Colorado averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (504 turnovers/35 games) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Colorado shot 39% from three (232/594) last season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa St. averaged 28.7 points per game (516 points/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (361 assists/ 213 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa St. shot 53% off the dribble (107/203) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Iowa State is shooting 40% from three (180/447) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (39/134) in the first half last season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Colorado has allowed 8.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Colorado has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (222 turnovers/20 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Colorado averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (926 rebounds/34 games) last season — 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has forced 15.2 turnovers per game (1,006 turnovers/66 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

Iowa State has forced 16.2 turnovers per game (1,493 turnovers/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Iowa St. allowed opponents to shoot 21% from three off the dribble (8/38) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 29%

Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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