| MATCHUP | Utah Utes | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-7 | 12-3 |
| Where | CU Events Center, Boulder, CO | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Colorado Buffaloes Preview
Colorado Buffaloes have an 11-3 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the Big 12 Conference. They have a 8-1 home record and are coming off a 95-89 away win against Arizona State. Their previous three games were an 86-81 home loss against Northern Colorado, a 77-68 home loss against Stanford and an 84-73 home win against Portland State.
Offensively, Colorado averages 86.6 points per game, while allowing 78.2 points per game defensively. The Buffaloes shoot with 50% from the field and grab 36.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
Isaiah Johnson leads Colorado in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 52.5% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Bangot Dak is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.1 per game, while Barrington Hargress adds a team-high 4.8 assists per game.
Utah Utes Preview
Utah Utes have an 8-6 record this season and are tied for 16th place in the Big 12 Conference. They have a 0-2 away record and are coming off a 97-78 home loss against Arizona. Their previous three games were a 74-65 away loss against Washington, a 101-77 home win against Eastern Washington and an 82-74 home loss against Mississippi State.
Offensively, Utah averages 80.9 points per game, while allowing 79.8 points per game defensively. The Utes shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.0 steals per game defensively.
Terrence Brown leads Utah in scoring, with an average of 21.8 points per game, while shooting with 45.9% from the field and 78.8% from the free throw line. Keanu Dawes is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.2 per game, while Terrence Brown also leads the team with 4.1 assists per game.
Utah Utes @ Colorado Buffaloes Betting Trends: January 7, 2026
Why the Colorado Buffaloes will win
- Utah has lost each of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
- Colorado has won each of its last six night games at CU Events Center.
- Utah has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Colorado has lost each of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
- Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 16 games between Utah and Colorado have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Twenty-six of Utah’s last 27 night games have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
Utah vs Colorado Prediction
In this Utah vs Colorado Prediction, Colorado is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Colorado has been the better team this season, with a better overall record and have been almost perfect at home, with just one defeat in their nine home games. On the flip side, Utah has been winless on the road and are just 3-6 in their last 9 games, having both a weaker offense and defense, so i expect the hosts to take care of business in this matchup. Take Colorado and lay the points at home.