UCF vs Colorado Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UCF vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights are 14-4 (3-3) this season after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 87-57 in their last game. UCF trailed 44-26 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Knights shot 37% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Jordan Burks led UCF with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Riley Kugel added 15 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UCF lost to Arizona by a score of 84-77, but did beat Kansas State by a score of 82-73 before that. The Knights have scored 83.7 points per game with 38.7 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.5 points against per game this season. Riley Kugel is averaging 14.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Themus Fulks is averaging 13.7 points and 7.2 assists per game for the Knights. UCF is shooting 47.8% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 36.9% on three pointers this season. 

Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes are 12-7 (2-4) this year after they lost to Kansas by a score of 75-69 in their last game. Colorado trailed 40-38 at halftime and they only scored 31 points in the second half in the loss. The Buffaloes shot 36% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Johnson led Colorado with 19 points and three rebounds, while Barrington Hargress added 17 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Colorado lost to West Virginia by a score of 72-61 and Cincinnati by a score of 77-68. The Buffaloes have scored 82.4 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. Isaiah Johnson is averaging 16.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Barrington Hargress is averaging 13.8 points and 4.6 assists per game for the Buffaloes. Colorado is shooting 47.6% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 35.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win

• Colorado has won 10 of its last 11 games at CU Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UCF has lost each of its last five Saturday road games against the Big 12 Conference.
• UCF has lost the first half in seven of its last eight Saturday day road games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why the UCF Knights will win

• UCF has won each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Colorado has lost each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
• UCF has won the first half in three of its last four day games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Colorado’s last 15 day games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Three of UCF’s last four games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

UCF vs Colorado Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of those four games. The Buffaloes are shooting 48% from the field and their defense hasn’t been too bad recently. UCF has dropped two in a row and they have allowed at least 84 points in three of their last five games. The Knights are shooting 48% from the field and they have had trouble in their last three road games. I don’t love this losing streak for Colorado, but I am going to fade UCF on the road. Take the Buffaloes here.

David Racey's Pick: Colorado -2.5