Oklahoma vs. Colorado betting: College basketball preview for April 1

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The Colorado Buffaloes (17-15) are 9.5-point underdogs against the Oklahoma Sooners (19-15) at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The point total in the matchup is set at 163.

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Oklahoma Cover -9.5 vs Colorado -105

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Oklahoma vs. Colorado betting lines

  • Oklahoma moneyline odds to win: -422
  • Colorado moneyline odds to win: +326
  • Spread: Oklahoma (-9.5)
  • Total: 163

Oklahoma statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Sooners have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 82.1 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 82.7 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
  • Oklahoma’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has given up 75.6 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 77.1 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • The Sooners’ last 10 outings have seen them make 9.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 41.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 9.7 makes and 36.8%.

Oklahoma betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-18-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 5-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-8-0; As Underdog: 9-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-17-0 (Home: 9-7-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 9-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-13 (Home: 1-5; Away: 4-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.1 (62nd in nation) 44.4 (187th) 32.3 (152nd) 30.9 (171st) 14.3 (134th) 9.6 (50th)

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Colorado statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • The Buffaloes have performed worse offensively over their previous 10 games, putting up 75.3 points per contest, 4.7 fewer points their than season average of 80.
  • Colorado has performed worse defensively over its past 10 games, surrendering 82.4 points per contest, three more points than its season average of 79.4.
  • The Buffaloes are making 7.7 threes per game with a 33.5% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.4 and 35.3%.

Colorado betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-16-0 (Home: 11-7-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 7-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-16-0 (Home: 9-9-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-4 (Home: 12-2; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47 (67th in nation) 46.3 (294th) 31 (238th) 31.3 (204th) 15.7 (73rd) 9.9 (72nd)
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