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USA Today
12 hours ago
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- USA Today
Colorado men's basketball finalizes 2025-26 nonconference schedule
Colorado men's basketball finalizes 2025-26 nonconference schedule Colorado men's basketball recently announced it was taking a summer pre-season trip to Australia and now the program has finalized its 13-game nonconference schedule for the 2025-26 season. The schedule includes the Acrisure Series, a multi team invitational tournament in Palm Desert, with the Buffaloes' opponents still to be determined. CU's first game of the season will be an exhibition matchup against Grace College in Boulder marking a homecoming for forward Elijah Malone who began his college career with the Lancers. The Buffs' nonconference slate is home-heavy with 10 of the 13 currently scheduled games taking place in at the CU Events Center. Buffs fans should circle key matchups like the Dec. 6 rivalry game at Colorado State, a Nov. 14 home clash with Kim English's Providence squad and a Dec. 20 showdown against former Pac-12 rival Stanford in Phoenix. With the nonconference schedule not being the most challenging, the Buffs need to get off to a strong start in 2025 after finishing last season with a 14-21 overall record and 3-17 in the Big 12. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
NBC Sports
13-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
Big 12 Tournament - Colorado vs. Houston Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats
The regular season champions in the Big 12, the Houston Cougars (27-4,19-1) take the court in quarterfinal action in the Big 12 Tournament this afternoon against the Colorado Buffaloes (14-19, 5-18). Colorado advanced to the quarterfinals with a 67-60 upset of West Virginia. Elijah Malone led the Buffs with 14 off the bench in the win. Houston is riding an eight-game winning streak. Their defense has not given up more than 65 points during the streak and four times has kept teams in the 50s. These schools last met in Boulder, CO on February 8 with the Cougars winning 69-59. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Colorado vs. Houston Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Time: 3:00PM EST Site: Sprint Center City: Kansas City, MO Network/Streaming: ESPN2 Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Colorado vs. Houston The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Colorado Buffaloes (+1250), Houston Cougars (-3000) Spread: Cougars -18.5 Total: 126.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Colorado vs. Houston Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Buffaloes & Cougars game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Buffaloes +18.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 126.5. Colorado vs. Houston: Top betting trends and recent stats Colorado has covered the spread in 4 straight and 9 of their last 11 games Houston is 1-3-1 against the spread in their last 5 games The UNDER has cashed in 4 of Houston's last 5 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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- Yahoo
No. 16 seed Colorado deals No. 8 seed WVU's NCAA hopes a blow with 67-60 Big 12 tourney win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elijah Malone scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, helping No. 16 seed Colorado deal No. 8 seed West Virginia's at-large NCAA Tournament hopes a massive blow with a 67-60 victory in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. RJ Smith added 13 points for the plucky and persistent Buffaloes (14-19), who beat TCU in the opening round and now get a shot at second-ranked Houston — the top seed in the tournament — in the quarterfinal round on Thursday. The Mountaineers (19-13) were leading 46-37 with under 10 minutes to go when they turned it over on seven straight possessions. Colorado seized the momentum and ran off 15 points to take a 52-46 lead with 5 1/2 minutes left. West Virginia fought back to within 56-53 with 2:13 left, but Malone scored again in the paint and Smith buried a 3-pointer from the top of the key, giving the Buffaloes a cushion they were able to hold until the finish. Javon Small had 23 points to lead the Mountaineers, who began the day No. 41 in the NET rankings, thanks in large part to their strong schedule. They have six Quad 1 wins, which is an important factor considered by the NCAA selection committee. Now, the Mountaineers have a long and tense wait for Selection Sunday. Takeaways Colorado coach Tad Boyle has made it clear he intends to return next season, but he certainly doesn't appear to be done with this season, either. There has never been a No. 16 seed in the Big 12 Tournament so his guys are making history. West Virginia will rue the 5-minute stretch in the second half when it continually turned the ball over. Several of them came as Colorado slapped on a full-court press, but others were silly half-court mistakes. Key moment Colorado's second-half run was the difference in the game. Key stats The Buffaloes were 18 of 22 from the foul line, including Andrej Jakimovski's clinchers with 10 seconds to go. Up next The Buffaloes play the Cougars on Thursday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and The Associated Press
Associated Press
12-03-2025
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- Associated Press
No. 16 seed Colorado deals No. 8 seed WVU's NCAA hopes a blow with 67-60 Big 12 tourney win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elijah Malone scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, helping No. 16 seed Colorado deal No. 8 seed West Virginia's at-large NCAA Tournament hopes a massive blow with a 67-60 victory in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. RJ Smith added 13 points for the plucky and persistent Buffaloes (14-19), who beat TCU in the opening round and now get a shot at second-ranked Houston — the top seed in the tournament — in the quarterfinal round on Thursday. The Mountaineers (19-13) were leading 46-37 with under 10 minutes to go when they turned it over on seven straight possessions. Colorado seized the momentum and ran off 15 points to take a 52-46 lead with 5 1/2 minutes left. West Virginia fought back to within 56-53 with 2:13 left, but Malone scored again in the paint and Smith buried a 3-pointer from the top of the key, giving the Buffaloes a cushion they were able to hold until the finish. Javon Small had 23 points to lead the Mountaineers, who began the day No. 41 in the NET rankings, thanks in large part to their strong schedule. They have six Quad 1 wins, which is an important factor considered by the NCAA selection committee. Now, the Mountaineers have a long and tense wait for Selection Sunday. Takeaways Colorado coach Tad Boyle has made it clear he intends to return next season, but he certainly doesn't appear to be done with this season, either. There has never been a No. 16 seed in the Big 12 Tournament so his guys are making history. West Virginia will rue the 5-minute stretch in the second half when it continually turned the ball over. Several of them came as Colorado slapped on a full-court press, but others were silly half-court mistakes. Colorado's second-half run was the difference in the game. Key stats The Buffaloes were 18 of 22 from the foul line, including Andrej Jakimovski's clinchers with 10 seconds to go. Up next The Buffaloes play the Cougars on Thursday. ___
USA Today
30-01-2025
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- USA Today
Colorado 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
Colorado 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures Bookmakers have given the Colorado Buffaloes (9-11) +100000 moneyline odds to win the national championship at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Colorado lost its most recent outing 70-68 against Arizona State on Tuesday. Trevor Baskin scored a team-high 19 points for the Buffaloes in the loss. The Buffaloes' next matchup is Sunday, February 2 at 4 p.m. ET, at the TCU Horned Frogs. If you're looking for odds on this game, none are currently available. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Colorado college basketball futures odds College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:35 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Odds to win the national championship: +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) Pre-new year national championship odds: +20000 +20000 Odds to win the Big 12: +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) Colorado's best 2024-25 wins Colorado's best win of the season came on November 26, defeating the UConn Huskies (No. 24 in Coaches Poll) 73-72. Against UConn, Elijah Malone contributed 16 points and Julian Hammond III had 16. Other notable wins 72-55 at home over Colorado State (No. 83/RPI) on December 7 90-88 at home over Northern Colorado (No. 146/RPI) on November 8 81-70 at home over South Dakota State (No. 174/RPI) on December 13 88-66 at home over Harvard (No. 249/RPI) on November 17 83-53 at home over CSU Fullerton (No. 293/RPI) on November 13 Colorado stat leaders Baskin leads his squad in rebounds per contest (5.7), and also posts 9.3 points and 2.0 assists. Defensively, he posts 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots. Andrej Jakimovski puts up 10.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 38.8% from the field and 30.3% from downtown with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game. Bangot Dak is putting up 7.1 points, 1.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game. Malone is averaging 8.7 points, 1.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds per contest. Colorado 2024-25 stats So far this year, Colorado is posting 72.6 points per game (235th-ranked in college basketball) and giving up 72.4 points per contest (214th-ranked). The Buffaloes have an 8-5 record at home and a 0-4 record on the road while going 1-2 in neutral-site games. Colorado is averaging 75.4 points per game this season at home, which is 7.6 more points than it is averaging away from home (67.8). The Buffaloes are 8-2 in games they were listed as favorites, and have a single win (1-9) in games they were listed as the underdog. Colorado's offense has been worse over its last 10 games, racking up 68.6 points a contest compared to the 72.6 it has averaged this season. Watch college basketball on Fubo!
