| MATCHUP | Colorado Buffaloes | Cincinnati Bearcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-4 | 8-8 |
| Where | Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH | |
| When | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Cincinnati Bearcats Preview
Cincinnati Bearcats have an 8-8 record this season and are tied for 15th in the Big 12 Conference. They have an 8-2 home record and are coming off a 73-72 away loss against UCF. Their previous three games were a 62-60 away loss against West Virginia, a 67-60 home loss against Houston and an 89-62 home win against Lipscomb.
Offensively, Cincinnati averages 73.6 points per game, while allowing 65.8 points per game defensively. The Bearcats shoot with 43% from the field and grab 38.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.4 assists per game. They average 4.9 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
Baba Miller leads Cincinnati in scoring, with an average of 12.7 points per game, while shooting with 57% from the field and 58.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 10.6 rebounds. Day Day Thomas adds a team-high 3.9 assists per game.
Colorado Buffaloes Preview
Colorado Buffaloes have a 12-4 record this season and are tied for 7th in the Big 12 Conference. They have a 1-1 away record and are coming off a 73-71 home loss against Texas Tech. Their previous three games were an 85-73 home win against Utah, a 95-89 away win against Arizona State and an 86-81 home loss against Northern Colorado.
Offensively, Colorado averages 85.5 points per game, while allowing 77.6 points per game defensively. The Buffaloes shoot with 49% from the field and grab 37.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.3 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
Isaiah Johnson leads Colorado in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 50.4% from the field and 83.0% from the free throw line. Bangot Dak is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.8 per game, while Barrington Hargress adds a team-high 4.8 assists per game.
Colorado Buffaloes @ Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends: January 14, 2026
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last 18 games at Fifth Third Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Colorado has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against Conference opponents.
- Colorado has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Colorado has won each of its last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Cincinnati has lost eight of its last nine games against Conference opponents.
- Colorado has won the first half in six of its last seven night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cincinnati’s last four games against Conference opponents at Fifth Third Arena have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Six of Colorado’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
Colorado vs Cincinnati Prediction
In this Colorado vs Cincinnati Prediction, Cincinnati is coming as -7 home favorites. Colorado has been the better team this season, with half the number of defeats than Cincinnati, but they have been mediocre on the road, while Cinci has been excellent at home. Cincinnati has been struggling lately, with a 2-6 record in its last 8 games and 4-6 against the spread, while Colorado has covered the spread in its last three games, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take Colorado and get the +7 points.