Colorado (11-16) vs Kansas (18-9)
Game Info: Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:00 pm (CU Events Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado +6.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
The Kansas Jayhawks and Colorado Buffaloes meet on Monday in college basketball action at CU Events Center. Here’s a Kansas vs Colorado Prediction. This article will include a Kansas vs Colorado Pick.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks (18-9, 12-15 ATS) have been inconsistent lately, losing five of the previous nine games and failing to connect two wins in a month. Kansas lost to Utah and BYU but managed to avoid the third consecutive defeat for the first time this season with a massive 96-64 home win over Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks are 6th in the Big 12 standings, and it’s still a wide-open situation in the conference with four games to go. One thing is certain, though; Kansas cannot finish atop as the Jayhawks are six wins behind Houston.
Kansas averages 76.1 PPG (127th) and allows 67.4 PPG (59th). The Jayhawks are 40th in rebounds (38.9) and 12th in assists (17.9). Hunter Dickinson leads the team with 16.3 PPG, a team-high 9.7 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, and 1.4 BPG. Zeke Mayo follows him with 14.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, and 3.0 APG, while Dajuan Harris Jr. has 9.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, a team-high 5.7 AP, and a team-high 1.5 SPG.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes (11-16, 12-15 ATS) finally snapped their horrendous 13-game losing skid with a win over UCF. Although they lost the following game to Iowa State on the road, the Buffaloes responded with a 76-74 home victory against Baylor. Colorado is still at the rock-bottom in the Big 12 standings and it seems the Buffaloes will end the season as the last-placed team in the conference.
Colorado is averaging 70.4 PPG (295th) and is allowing 72.0 PPG (192nd). The Buffaloes are getting 34.7 RPG (256th) and dish out 14.5 APG (137th). Julian Hammond III is the team’s top scorer with 12.9 PPG, 2.6 RPG, a team-high 3.1 APG, and a team-high 1.2 SPG. Andrej Jakimovski adds 10.2 PPG and 4.5 RPG, while Bangot Dak contributes 7.9 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and a team-high 1.4 BPG.
Why Colorado will beat Kansas
- Colorado has won eight of its last nine home games following a home win.
- Kansas has lost each of its last four road games against the Big 12 Conference.
- The home team has won the first half in 11 of Kansas’ last 13 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas’ last four road games has produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of Colorado’s last three night games against AP-ranked opponents at CU Events Center have produced a total of 142+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.0%).
- Kansas ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.9%).
Kansas vs Colorado Prediction
Kansas did beat Colorado in nine of the previous ten H2H duels, but the Buffaloes covered the spread in seven of them. Colorado covered in the first H2H of the season when Kansas won 71-59. The Jayhawks lost each of their last four road games, while the Buffaloes started to play better and won the past two home games. Kansas has only covered the spread in 14 of its last 35 games, while Colorado has covered the spread in 20 of its last 38 games. Kansas is a better team and I think they are closer to victory here, but I am backing the hosts to put up a fight, stay close, and cover.