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Game time: January 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: CU Events Center — Boulder, CO

Article updated Jan 11, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Sunday afternoon, a highly anticipated Big 12 battle between the #21 West Virginia Mountaineers and Colorado Buffaloes will take place at the CU Events Center in Boulder.

Game outlook

On Sunday afternoon, a highly anticipated Big 12 battle between the #21 West Virginia Mountaineers and Colorado Buffaloes will take place at the CU Events Center in Boulder. This will be the first and only meeting of the season between the two teams, who are now conference rivals. Colorado is the betting favorite for the matchup, with the line opening at 0 and not moving. The game is set to tip off at 3:00 p.m. EST, and fans are eager to see which team will come out on top in this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mountaineers -120 | Buffaloes +100

Spread: Mountaineers 0 (-110) | Buffaloes 0 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 50%.

West Virginia Mountaineers

West Virginia's recent loss to the Wildcats snapped a seven-game winning streak, but their strong defense continues to be a key factor this season. Ranked 18th nationally in defense, the Mountaineers hold opponents to just 63.4 points per game and are efficient at limiting three-point and field goal percentages. Offensively, they play at a slower pace but still manage to score an average of 74.2 points per game. Despite some key injuries, West Virginia looks to bounce back and improve their performance as they move forward in the season.

Colorado Buffaloes Analysis

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The Colorado Buffaloes are currently struggling in the Big 12 conference, with a 0-3 record and a worrisome trend of allowing over 75 points in each of their three losses. Despite their defensive struggles, the Buffs typically excel at limiting opponents to 70.5 points per game and forcing turnovers. On the offensive end, Colorado has shown potential by scoring 74 points in their latest game and averaging 74.9 points per game overall. However, their high turnover rate of 15.1 per game remains a significant concern. In terms of statistics, the Buffaloes rank #197 for offense and #150 for defense. Key player Javon Ruffin is currently questionable due to injury. Colorado will look to secure their first Big 12 win on Sunday and improve their performance on both ends of the court.

Mountaineers' Strong Defense Poised to Dominate Against Vulnerable Colorado

The Mountaineers have demonstrated their ability to secure road victories in conference play, notably defeating Kansas. Their strong defense is anticipated to effectively contain Colorado's offense, generating numerous turnovers to disrupt the Buffaloes' rhythm. In contrast, Colorado's defense has shown vulnerabilities, allowing Big 12 teams to score at least 75 points consistently. With a track record of success, West Virginia has performed well against the spread when scoring over 70 points this season, currently holding a 6-2-0 ATS record in such instances. As the Mountaineers prepare to face Colorado's struggling defense, it is likely that they will emerge victorious in Boulder, further extending their positive trend against the spread.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Mountaineers vs Buffaloes archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mountaineers vs Buffaloes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · West Virginia Mountaineers-120 → +125Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Buffaloes+100 → -146Moved
  • Spread · West Virginia Mountaineers0 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Buffaloes0 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over134.5 (-110) → 134.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under134.5 (-110) → 134.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

West Virginia Mountaineers
21-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Buffaloes
17-16 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-12T03:15:49.171Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

West Virginia's recent loss to the Wildcats snapped a seven-game winning streak, but their strong defense continues to be a key factor this season. Ranked 18th nationally in defense, the Mountaineers hold opponents to just 63.4 points per game and are efficient at limiting three-point and field goal percentages. Offensively, they play at a slower pace but still manage to score an average of 74.2 points per game. Despite some key injuries, West Virginia looks to bounce back and improve their performance as they move forward in the season.

The Colorado Buffaloes are currently struggling in the Big 12 conference, with a 0-3 record and a worrisome trend of allowing over 75 points in each of their three losses. Despite their defensive struggles, the Buffs typically excel at limiting opponents to 70.5 points per game and forcing turnovers. On the offensive end, Colorado has shown potential by scoring 74 points in their latest game and averaging 74.9 points per game overall. However, their high turnover rate of 15.1 per game remains a significant concern. In terms of statistics, the Buffaloes rank #197 for offense and #150 for defense. Key player Javon Ruffin is currently questionable due to injury. Colorado will look to secure their first Big 12 win on Sunday and improve their performance on both ends of the court.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Colorado Buffaloes 78-70

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated Colorado Buffaloes 78-70 on January 12, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. West Virginia Mountaineers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 40-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5 (-110) spread, West Virginia Mountaineers covered, while the 148 combined points finished over the recorded total of 134.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • RcSpread · Colorado Buffaloes -1.25 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Colorado Buffaloes -1 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 134.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Colorado Buffaloes -1 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 134.5 (-110)Win