Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Colorado vs Iowa State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 12-8 (2-5) this season after they lost to UCF by a score of 95-86 in their last game. Colorado trailed 49-47 at halftime and they allowed 46 more points in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 52% from the field, 55% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Johnson led Colorado with 20 points and six assists, while Barrington Hargress added 20 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Colorado lost to Kansas by a score of 75-69 and West Virginia by a score of 72-61. The Buffaloes have scored 82.6 points per game with 35.3 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.0 points against per game this season. Isaiah Johnson is averaging 16.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Barrington Hargress is averaging 14.2 points and 4.6 assists per game for the Buffaloes. Colorado is shooting 47.8% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this season. 

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 18-2 (5-2) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 84-71 in their last game. Iowa State led 51-21 at halftime, but they were outscored 50-33 in the second half in the win. The Cyclones shot 51% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Milan Momcilovic led Iowa State with 29 points and seven rebounds, while Joshua Jefferson added 20 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Iowa State defeated UCF by a score of 87-57, but lost to Cincinnati by a score of 79-70 before that. The Cyclones have scored 85.6 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.9 points against per game this season. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 18.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 17.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Cyclones. Iowa State is shooting 50.7% from the field, 68.2% on free throws, and 40.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last 14 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Colorado has lost 14 of its last 15 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last nine January home games as an AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa State’s last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Twenty-three of Colorado’s last 26 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Colorado vs Iowa State Prediction 

Iowa State comes into this matchup ranked in the top ten and they are undefeated at home this year. The Cyclones are shooting 51% from the field and they have scored 83+ points in three of their last five games. Colorado is just 2-5 in conference play and they have lost five in a row. The Buffaloes are shooting 48% from the field, but they have allowed at least 75 points in three of their last four. Iowa State hasn’t been as dominant as they were, but they should still win this game by 20+ points. Take the Cyclones here.

David Racey's Pick: Iowa State -17.5