The Colorado Buffaloes (12-6, 2-3 Big 12) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks (13-5, 3-2 Big 12) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at CU Events Center as 3.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 11 p.m. ET on ESPN. The point total is 154.5 for the matchup.
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Kansas vs. Colorado betting lines
- Kansas moneyline odds to win: -197
- Colorado moneyline odds to win: +162
- Spread: Kansas (-3.5)
- Total: 154.5
Kansas statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Kansas has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (6-3-0) than it has in road tilts (1-3-0).
- In terms of point totals, the Jayhawks hit the over less consistently at home, as they’ve gone over the total two times in nine opportunities this season (22.2%). On the road, they have hit the over three times in four opportunities (75%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Kansas has won a higher percentage of its games at home (1.000) compared to road games (.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Jayhawks have been putting up 79.4 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 78.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Kansas has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 69.9 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 67.5 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Jayhawks’ past 10 outings have seen them make 8.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 7.9 makes and 35.9%.
Kansas betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-7-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 8-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-4-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-12-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-2 (Home: 7-0; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.2 (87th in nation) | 38.2 (seventh) | 36.1 (44th) | 32.2 (248th) | 15.1 (119th) | 9.9 (55th) |
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Colorado statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Colorado has been better at home (6-5-0) than on the road (1-3-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Buffaloes’ games have finished above the over/under at home (63.6%, seven of 11) compared to on the road (50%, two of four).
- The Buffaloes’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and on the road it is .250 (1-3).
Recent trends
- While the Buffaloes are scoring 83.2 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, tallying 78.7 points per contest.
- Colorado is giving up 77.5 points per game in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 77.2 points allowed.
- In their last 10 games, the Buffaloes are making 6.6 threes per game, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (6.8). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (31.6%) compared to their season average (35.5%).
Colorado betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-9-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-9-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 9-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.4 (46th in nation) | 45.1 (254th) | 32.6 (195th) | 29.2 (83rd) | 15.9 (86th) | 10.0 (63rd) |
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