Arizona State vs Colorado Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks

The Arizona State Sun Devils are visiting the Colorado Buffaloes on Tuesday, January 28th at the CU Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona State Sun Devils vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction. We will examine:

The Colorado Buffaloes’ recent form and player performance

The Arizona State Sun Devils’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado Buffaloes

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona State Sun Devils

Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona State Sun Devils and Colorado Buffaloes

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Arizona State Sun Devils vs Colorado Buffaloes game

Colorado Buffaloes Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes have a 9-10 record this season and are sitting in 16th place in the Big 12. Colorado is coming off a 63-78 loss to Arizona. The Buffaloes are 7-12 against the spread, and 9-9-1 in over/under, while playing having an 8-4 home record.

Offensively, Colorado is averaging 72.8 points per game, which ranks 235th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 72.5 points per game (220th). The Buffaloes shoot 45.8% from the field (131st) and 34.8% from beyond the arc (131st). The Buffaloes shoot 76.3% from the free throw line (47th) and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game (229th).

Julian Hammond leads Colorado scoring this season, with an average of 13.9 points and a team-high 3.2 assists, while Andrej Jakimovksi adds 10.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. Colorado will take on TCU, Utah, Houston, and Kansas after this game.

Arizona State Sun Devils Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils have an 11-8 record this season and are sitting in 14th place in the Big 12. Arizona State is coming off a 61-76 loss to Idaho State. The Sun Devils are 12-7 against the spread, and 7-12 in over/under, while having a 1-4 road record. 

Offensively, Arizona State is averaging 73.5 points per game, which ranks 211th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.7 points per game (191st). The Sun Devils shoot 44.5% from the field (205th) and 36.1% from beyond the arc (77th). The Sun Devils shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line (240th) and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game (147th).

BJ Freeman leads Arizona State in scoring this season, with an average of 13 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Basheer Jihad adds 12.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. 

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

• Colorado has won 24 of its last 26 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona State has lost seven of its last eight night games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Arizona State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win

• Colorado has lost each of its last nine games against the Big 12 Conference.
• The road team has won four of Arizona State’s last five games.
• Colorado has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 games against the Big 12 Conference.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Colorado Buffaloes Head-to-Head

Arizona State is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against Colorado, and are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Arizona State won 81-61 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction

In this Arizona State Sun Devils vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction, Colorado is coming as a -2 home favorites. Arizona State have the better record but they are struggling on the road. Colorado has been struggling lately, with 8 consecutive losses and 1-7 against the spread, while Arizona State has covered the spread in their last two road games. Pick the Arizona State Sun Devils and lay the points on the road.