Colorado vs Kansas State Prediction 3/2/25 College Basketball Picks

The Colorado Buffaloes are visiting the Kansas State Wildcats on Sunday, March 2nd at the Bramlage Coliseum We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:

The Kansas State Wildcats son recent form and player performance

The Colorado Buffaloes recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas State Wildcats

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado Buffaloes

Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado Buffaloes and Kansas State Wildcats

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas State Wildcats game

Kansas State Wildcats Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats have a 13-15 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the Big 12. The Wildcats are coming off a 76-80 loss in UCF. The Wildcats are 15-13 against the spread, and 12-16 in over/under, while having a 9-4 home record.

Offensively, Kansas State is averaging 72.6 points per game, which ranks 224th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.8 points per game (147th). The Wildcats shoot with 44.8% from the field (186th), and with 34.1% from beyond the arc (179th). The Wildcats shoot with 67.9% from the free-throw line (313th), and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (268th).

David N’Guessan leads Kansas State in scoring this season, with 12.7 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Brendan Housen adds 11.8 points per game.

Colorado Buffaloes Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes have a 11-17 record this season and are sitting on the 16th place of the Big 12. Colorado is coming off a 64-71 loss in Kansas. The Buffaloes are 12-16 against the spread, and 12-15-1 in over/under, while playing having a 0-8 road record.

Offensively, Colorado is averaging 70.2 points per game, which ranks 283rd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 71.9 points per game (196th). The Buffaloes shoot with 44.7% from the field (1900th), and with 32.6% from beyond the arc (262nd). The Buffaloes shoot with 75.5% from the free throw line (66th), and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (193rd).

Julian Hammond leads Colorado scoring this season, with an average of 12.8 points and a team-high 3.1 assists, while Andrej Jakimovksi adds 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• Colorado has lost 16 of its last 18 games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Kansas State has won six of its last seven games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Colorado has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

• Kansas State has lost each of its last four games.
• Colorado has won 28 of its last 35 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Kansas State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Kansas State’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Five of Colorado’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colorado ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (18.9%).

Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction

Colorado has won their last 4 meetings against Kansas State, and are 7-1-1 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting back in 2020, Colorado won 76-58 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, Kansas State coming as -6.5 home favorites. Kansas State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been very good at home, while Colorado has been winless in their eight road games this season. Kansas State has been struggling lately, as they are 0-4 in their last 4 games and 1-3 against the spread, while Colorado is 2-8 in their last 10 games, but have been very good in keeping games close, as they are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games. Colorado has been perfect against Kansas State in their last 4 meetings, and I expect them to keep this game close, so I really like them as road dogs in this spot. Take the Colorado Buffaloes and lay the points on the road.