Kansas State vs Colorado Prediction 2/25/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 11-16 (2-12) this season after they lost to Texas Tech by a score of 100-72 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 49-35 at halftime and they allowed 51 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Wildcats shot 44% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Kansas State with 17 points and four rebounds, while Nate Johnson added 15 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kansas State defeated Baylor by a score of 90-74, but lost to Houston by a score of 78-64 before that. The Wildcats have scored 80.3 points per game with 34.4 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.1 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 23.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Nate Johnson is averaging 12.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 46.0% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season. 

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 15-12 (5-9) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 83-69 in their last game. Colorado led 42-34 at halftime and they added 41 more points in the second half to secure the win. The Buffaloes shot 48% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Bangot Dak led Colorado with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Barrington Hargress added 16 points and eight assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Colorado lost to BYU by a score of 90-86 and Texas Tech by a score of 78-44. The Buffaloes have scored 80.1 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.2 points against per game this season. Isaiah Johnson is averaging 16.3 points and 2.7 assists per game, while Barrington Hargress is averaging 14.2 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Buffaloes. Colorado is shooting 47.0% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

• The home team has won each of Colorado’s last seven games.
• Kansas State has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Colorado has won the first half in six of its last seven night games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• Colorado has lost 16 of its last 18 night games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Colorado’s last 11 night games have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
• Thirty-six of Kansas State’s last 40 night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.

Kansas State vs Colorado Prediction 

Kansas State comes into this matchup with a 2-12 record in Big 12 play and they just lost by 28 points to Texas Tech. The Wildcats are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed at least 78 points in four of their last five games. Colorado has split their last four games, but they have scored at least 78 points in three of those four. The Buffaloes are shooting 47% from the field and they are playing the much better basketball right now. Take Colorado to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Colorado -6.5