Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 30

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  • Iowa State is a -9.5 point favorite vs Colorado
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Iowa State / Colorado TV channel: CBSSN

The Iowa State Cyclones visit CU Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes on Dec. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Boulder, CO.

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Iowa State vs. Colorado Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa State-9.5 -115O 146.5 -115-550
Colorado +9.5 -105U 146.5 -105+400

Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs Colorado Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 66.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+22.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+10.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+22.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Colorado have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.05 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9 Units / 1.4% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.15% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -13.58% ROI

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +14 Units / 8.11% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.28% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.45 Units / 3.7% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (200 assists/ 105 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa St. averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (247 rebounds/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Iowa State has averaged 1.46 points per shot (973 points/667 shots) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.33

Iowa St. averaged 1.23 points per shot (516 points/418 shots) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.35

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 has averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado has averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/11 games) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Colorado shot 50% (969/1,951) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State forced 16.2 turnovers per game (422 turnovers/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Iowa State forced 17.2 turnovers per game (636 turnovers/37 games) last 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 averaged 10.3 steals per game (382 steals/37 games) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado allowed 29.1 points per game (378 points/13 games) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.8

Colorado allowed an average of 0.99 points per shot (378 points/380 shots) in the first half last season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

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

Colorado has allowed 29.1 points per game (378 points/13 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32.8


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