Colorado vs Houston Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Colorado vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 28th at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 16-12 (6-9) this season after they defeated Kansas State by a score of 79-70 in their last game. Colorado led 42-33 at halftime, but they did tie the second half at 37 in the win. The Buffaloes shot 43% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Johnson led Colorado with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Ian Inman added 17 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Colorado defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 83-69, but lost to BYU by a score of 90-86 before that. The Buffaloes have scored 80.1 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.9 points against per game this season. Isaiah Johnson is averaging 16.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Barrington Hargress is averaging 14.2 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Buffaloes. Colorado is shooting 46.8% from the field, 75.0% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 23-5 (11-4) this year after they lost to Kansas by a score of 69-56 in their last game. Houston trailed 31-27 at halftime and only scored 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Cougars shot 32% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 16 points and two assists, while Mercy Miller added nine points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Houston lost to Arizona by a score of 73-66 and Iowa State by a score of 70-67. The Cougars have scored 76.6 points per game with 36.9 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.3 points against per game this season. Kingston Flemings is averaging 16.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 16.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 44.4% from the field, 77.6% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 45 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Fertitta Center.
• Colorado has lost 15 of its last 16 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

• Houston has lost each of its last three games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-eight of Colorado’s last 30 games have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Twenty-three of Houston’s last 28 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Fertitta Center have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Colorado vs Houston Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup on a very rare three game losing streak, but they will be at home here. The Cougars are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored 67 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Colorado has won two in a row, but they are 0-2 in their last two road games. The Buffaloes are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 90 and 78 points in their last two road games. This is a great spot for Houston to get back on track against a weak opponent and I like them to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Houston -19.5