Oklahoma State vs. Colorado betting: College basketball preview for January 18

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The Colorado Buffaloes (9-7, 0-5 Big 12) will look to stop a five-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-7, 1-4 Big 12) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Gallagher-Iba Arena as 3.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 146.

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Oklahoma State Cover -3.5 vs Colorado -112

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Oklahoma State vs. Colorado betting lines

  • Oklahoma State moneyline odds to win: -170
  • Colorado moneyline odds to win: +143
  • Spread: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
  • Total: 146

Oklahoma State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Oklahoma State has played worse when playing at home, covering one time in seven home games, and two times in five road games.
  • In home games, the Cowboys go over the over/under 42.9% of the time (three of seven games). They’ve hit the over in 40% of road games (two of five contests).
  • Oklahoma State, as a moneyline favorite, has an identical winning percentage in home games (6-0 record) and on the road (2-0 record).

Recent trends

  • The Cowboys’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 68.5 points a contest compared to the 73.4 they’ve averaged this year.
  • Oklahoma State’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has given up 70.9 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 74 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • The Cowboys’ last 10 outings have seen them make 5.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.4% from deep. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 6.6 makes and 32.1%.

Oklahoma State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-12-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 1-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 1-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-0 (Home: 6-0; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.9 (313th in nation) 47 (331st) 32.3 (204th) 30.1 (124th) 12.4 (281st) 12.1 (246th)

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Colorado statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Colorado’s winning percentage against the spread at home last year was .529 (9-7-1). On the road, it was .364 (4-7-0).
  • Buffaloes games finished above the over/under more often at home (12 times out of 17) than away (seven of 11) last year.

Recent trends

  • Over their previous 10 games, the Buffaloes are tallying 71.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 73.8.
  • While Colorado is ceding 70.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 72.6 points per contest.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Buffaloes are sinking 6.5 treys per game, 0.6 fewer threes than their season average (7.1). They also own a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (32%) compared to their season average (34.8%).

Colorado betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 2-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-8-1 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 0-1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (131st in nation) 41.9 (105th) 33.9 (113th) 29.2 (79th) 15.9 (72nd) 14.8 (351st)
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