| MATCHUP | Stanford Cardinal | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-2 | 10-1 |
| Spread | +4.5 -115 | -4.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +154 | -185 |
| Total | Over 155.5 (-112) | Under 155.5 (-108) |
| Where | Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ | |
| When | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
Colorado Buffaloes Preview
Colorado Buffaloes have a 10-1 record this season and are sitting in 4th place of the Big 12. They have a 8-0 home record and are coming off an 84-73 home win against Portland State. Their previous three games were an 88-64 home win against UTSA, a 86-91 away loss against Colorado State, and a 78-70 home win against California Baptist.
Offensively, Colorado averages 88 points per game, while allowing 76.6 points per game defensively. The Buffaloes shoot with 51% from the field and grab 37.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.
Isaiah Johnson leads Colorado in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game, while shooting with 54.2% from the field and 79.5% from the free throw line. Bangot Dak leads the team in rebounds with 7.1 per game, while Barrington Hargress adds a team-high 4.8 assists per game.
Stanford Cardinal Preview
Stanford Cardinal have a 9-2 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the ACC. They have a 1-0 road record and are coming off a 76-60 neutral-site win against Utah. Their previous three games were an 86-82 away win against San Jose State, a 74-75 home loss against UNLV, and a 94-72 home win against Portland.
Offensively, Stanford averages 81.7 points per game, while allowing 72 points per game defensively. The Cardinal shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.
Ebuka Okorie leads Stanford in scoring, with an average of 21.0 points per game, while shooting with 43.6% from the field and 80.3% from the free throw line. Ebuka Okorie also leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game, while AJ Rohosy adds a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game.
Stanford Cardinal @ Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends: December 20, 2025
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Colorado has won each of its last 10 night games against Stanford.
- Stanford has lost nine of its last 10 games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Stanford has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won six of its last seven night games.
- Colorado has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games played at neutral venues.
Stanford vs Colorado Prediction
In this Stanford vs Colorado Prediction, Colorado is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season, as they have just one and two defeats in their 11 games played this season. Colorado has been undefeated at home and will be playing their 9th home games out of their 12 games this season. They have a far better offense and a better field goal percentage and I expect them to get the job done at home today. Take Colorado and lay the points in this one.