| MATCHUP | Montana State Bobcats | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Where | CU Events Center, Boulder, CO | |
| When | Monday, November 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Montana State vs Colorado Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Colorado Buffaloes Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes finished last season a 14-21 record and were placed 16th in the Big 12 with a 3-17 conference record. The Buffaloes were 17-18-0 against the spread, and 16-18-1 in over/under, having a 11-7 home record and a 0-10 away record.
Offensively, last season, Colorado scored 69.7 points per game, which ranked 290th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 71.9 points per game (177th). The Buffaloes shot with 44.4% from the field (192nd), and with 32.1% from beyond the arc (289th). They shot with 75% from the free throw line (69th), and grabbed 35.1 rebounds per game (127th), while dishing out 14.2 assists per game (151st) and committing 14.4 turnovers per game (346th).
Julian Hammond III led Colorado in scoring last season, with an average of 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Andrej Jakimovski followed with 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds per game, while Bangot Dak added 8.2 points, 3.9 rebounds per game.
Montana State Bobcats Preview
The Montana State Bobcats finished last season a 15-18 record and were placed 5th in the Big Sky with a 9-9 conference record. The Bobcats were 13-19-0 against the spread, and 16-16-0 in over/under, having a 11-3 home record and a 3-14 away record.
Offensively, last season, Montana State scored 71.3 points per game, which ranked 251st in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 69.6 points per game (98th). The Bobcats shot with 45.5% from the field (129th), and with 34% from beyond the arc (181st). They shot with 72.5% from the free throw line (164th), and grabbed 31.3 rebounds per game (338th), while dishing out 13.2 assists per game (235th) and committing 9.9 turnovers per game (29th).
Brandon Walker led Montana State in scoring last season, with an average of 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Max Agbonkpolo followed with 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds per game, while Patrick McMahon added 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds per game.
Montana State Bobcats @ Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends: November 3, 2025
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Colorado has won each of its last 15 games against non-Conference opponents at CU Events Center.
- Montana State has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Colorado has won the first half in 24 of its last 27 games against non-Conference opponents at CU Events Center.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Colorado has lost each of its last 11 night games.
- Montana State has won each of its last seven Monday games.
- Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last nine night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado ranked 355th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage last season (18.5%).
- Montana State ranked T3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game last season (5.5).
- Montana State ranked 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage last season (76.7%).
Montana State vs Colorado Prediction
In their previous meeting back in 2021, Colorado won 94-90 in overtime at home. In this Montana State vs Colorado Prediction, Colorado is coming as -12.5 home favorites, with the total set at 144.5 points. Both teams had almost identical records last season, but Colorado was above average at home, while Montana State was terrible on the road. The Bobcats were slightly better both on offense and defense, but the Buffaloes were superior on the glass, grabbing almost 4 more rebounds per game and dished more assists. With both teams looking balanced on paper, I will side with the home team as I expect them to get the job done in a season opener in front of their home crowd. Take Colorado and lay the points in this one.