Colorado Buffaloes vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Iowa State vs Colorado NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boulder.

Iowa State vs Colorado Prediction

Looking to win big? The Cyclones and Buffaloes face off at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Buffaloes are hosting the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. In this Big 12 matchup, Iowa State is favored bt -10.5 vs. Colorado. The over/under for the game is 146.5 points.

Iowa State vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Iowa State Cyclones at Colorado Buffaloes
Where: Boulder at CU Events Center
Date: Monday, December 30th
Betting Odds IOWAST -10.5, IOWAST -547 | COL +392 O/U 146.5

Cyclones Preview: Do the Cyclones Have a Shot at a Win at Boulder?

Iowa State improved to 10-1 on the season with a 99-72 win over Morgan State on Sunday. Playing at home, the Cyclones were heavy favorites, but they didn’t cover the 42.5-point spread. The game’s total points reached 171, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.

Iowa State led 50-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Morgan State 49-38.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

Iowa State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points on 61% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks in large part to their 74.4% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Cyclones hit 7 of 20 threes, good for 35%, and they connected on 76.9% of their free throws, going 20 for 26 from the line.

The Cyclones dished out 26 assists, with Keshon Gilbert leading the way with 7, while Curtis Jones added 6. Tamin Lipsey and Gilbert both shot 8 for 9 from the field, with Lipsey adding 5 assists. Kameron Hobbs led the team in scoring with 23 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Amahrie Simpkins contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds.

Cyclones Team Defense

Despite Iowa State's defensive struggles, allowing 72 points on 61% shooting, they couldn't contain their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 74% of shots. From beyond the arc, the opposition went 7/20 for 35%.

At the free-throw line, Iowa State sent their opponent to the stripe 26 times, where they converted 20 attempts for 76%. The Cyclones also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Buffaloes Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

The Buffaloes improved to 9-2 after a 79-55 win over Bellarmine on Saturday. Colorado was a -24.5 favorite going into the game.

Colorado jumped out to a 45-16 lead at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The combined points of 134 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 79 points, shooting 46.8% from the field. They connected on 60.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% (6/24) of their threes.

Colorado's effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, and they shot 78.9% from the free-throw line. They dished out 22 assists and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Assane Diop led the way with 15 points in 17 minutes, shooting 63.6% from the field.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Despite Colorado's defense allowing 55 points, they gave up a 46% shooting performance, with the opponent hitting 29 of 62 shots. Inside the arc, the Buffaloes allowed their opponent to shoot 60%, connecting on 23 of 38 two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Colorado's defense held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 24 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 for 78%. Colorado allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cyclones vs Buffaloes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Iowa State has averaged 77 points per game while allowing 70 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
Through their last three home contests, the Buffaloes offense has averaged 68 points per game while allowing an average of 84. Colorado posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Buffaloes have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Cyclones have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.