Houston vs Colorado Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Houston vs Colorado Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Coors Events Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Buffalos ’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Houston

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent betting trends in games played between Houston and Colorado

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cougars and Buffaloes. 

Can Houston Defense Step Up Again?

Houston’s defense has stepped up all season and they are going to look to do it against here. Two games ago against Texas Tech, the defense wasn’t good enough, and they ended up losing 82-81. In the last game against Oklahoma State, they gave up only 63 points and they ended up winning by nine points. The defense wasn’t as good in the first half, but they stepped up in a big way in the second half. LJ Cryer was the top offensive player, much like he has been all season and he finished with 18 points and three rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. 

Houston sits with an 18-4 record overall and they have gone 12-10 against the spread. Houston is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 56.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 132nd in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. They are shooting 39.26 percent from deep which is 10th in the league. They are known for their defense, but they are also a good three-point shooting team. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.3 points while shooting 39.2 percent from the field. 

Why Houston Will Beat Colorado

• Colorado has lost each of its last 12 games against Conference opponents.
• Houston has won 29 of its last 30 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Houston has won the first half in 17 of its last 19 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Colorado Has Some Major Issues

It has been a long season for Colorado and they are still struggling heading into this game. In the last game against Utah, Colorado scored only 59 points and they ended up losing by 13 points. At halftime, they were down 32-20 and they couldn’t make any sort of comeback in the second half. Colorado shot 38.2 percent from the field but only 25.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago against TCU, It was much of the same as the offense scored only 57 points on the way to the defeat. 

Colorado sits with a 9-13 record overall and they have gone 7-15 against the spread. The over has hit only nine times so far this season. Colorado is averaging 71.2 points while their defense is giving up 72.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 260th in the league while the defense is ranked 204th. To be honest, this team just has a lack of talent and they need to do a better job in recruiting to be more competitive in the Pac-12. Julian Hammond III is averaging 13.3 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field. 

Houston vs Colorado Prediction

Just based on the preview above you should know which way iI am going with this game. The Colorado offense has been a major issue as of late, and they are going to really struggle again here. Houston has the top ranked defense in all of college basketball, and they are going to step up here. Colorado is going to have issues hitting only 50 points, and Houston will come out on top. Back Houston against the spread.