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Game time: January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena — Stillwater, OK

Article updated Jan 18, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming matchup between Colorado and Oklahoma State is highly anticipated, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses. Colorado lost to Cincinnati while

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The upcoming matchup between Colorado and Oklahoma State is highly anticipated, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses. Colorado lost to Cincinnati while Oklahoma State fell to BYU in their previous games. The all-time series favors Oklahoma State, but Colorado has won the last seven meetings. The current line has Oklahoma State as the favorite at -3.5. It will be interesting to see how the game unfolds on Saturday afternoon.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buffaloes +140 | Cowboys -165

Spread: Buffaloes +3.5 (-110) | Cowboys -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma St. will win straight-up is 62%.

Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado suffered their fifth consecutive loss with a defeat at home against Cincinnati, dropping them to 9-7 overall and 0-5 in conference play. Despite a mid-game rally, the Buffaloes couldn't maintain momentum and ultimately fell short. Leading scorer Bangot Dak put up 19 points and eight rebounds in the loss. Overall, Colorado averages 73.8 points per game, ranking them 219th in scoring offense. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.8 points per game, placing them 168th in scoring defense. The team shoots 46% from the field, 34.8% from beyond the arc, and 76.2% from the free-throw line. In terms of power ranking, Colorado is ranked 231 with their offense ranked 218 and defense ranked 160. They have a record of 9-7 and are 7-9 against the spread this season. Key players include Jakimovski, Malone, Ruffin, Baskin, Hammond III, and Dak. Riley Smith is out indefinitely due to an undisclosed injury, while Malone is questionable for the next game with a back injury.

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Oklahoma St. Cowboys Analysis

Oklahoma State suffered a defeat against BYU, dropping their second straight game and fourth in the last five. The Cowboys fell to 9-7 overall and 1-4 in the Big 12 after the loss. Despite a comeback attempt in the second half, they were unable to sustain momentum and ultimately fell short. The team is averaging 73.4 points per game on offense and allowing an average of 74 points per game on defense. Key players such as Abou Ousmane, Marchelus Avery, and Bryce Thompson contribute to the team's scoring efforts. Oklahoma State is shooting 41.9% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc this season. Their free throw percentage is slightly above average at 72.3%. The team's power ranking is 288 and they have struggled both offensively and defensively in recent matchups.

Colorado and Oklahoma State Face Off in Basketball Showdown

Both teams are facing challenges, with Colorado experiencing a five-game losing streak and Oklahoma State dropping four of their last five games. Colorado has only played two away games this season, losing by 20 points to Arizona State and by one point to UCF. Despite recent struggles, Oklahoma State has managed a 6-1 record at home this season, with their only loss coming against a strong Houston team. Given Colorado's current five-game losing streak and limited success on the road, it appears unlikely they will come out on top in this matchup. Therefore, it is anticipated that Oklahoma State will secure a victory on their home court.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Colorado Buffaloes+116 → +145Moved
  • Moneyline · Oklahoma St. Cowboys-140 → -170Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Buffaloes+3 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys-3 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over145.5 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under145.5 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Colorado Buffaloes
8-7 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Oklahoma St. Cowboys
9-7 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T06:15:29.718Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Colorado suffered their fifth consecutive loss with a defeat at home against Cincinnati, dropping them to 9-7 overall and 0-5 in conference play. Despite a mid-game rally, the Buffaloes couldn't maintain momentum and ultimately fell short. Leading scorer Bangot Dak put up 19 points and eight rebounds in the loss. Overall, Colorado averages 73.8 points per game, ranking them 219th in scoring offense. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.8 points per game, placing them 168th in scoring defense. The team shoots 46% from the field, 34.8% from beyond the arc, and 76.2% from the free-throw line. In terms of power ranking, Colorado is ranked 231 with their offense ranked 218 and defense ranked 160. They have a record of 9-7 and are 7-9 against the spread this season. Key players include Jakimovski, Malone, Ruffin, Baskin, Hammond III, and Dak. Riley Smith is out indefinitely due to an undisclosed injury, while Malone is questionable for the next game with a back injury.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Oklahoma St. Cowboys defeated Colorado Buffaloes 83-73

Oklahoma St. Cowboys defeated Colorado Buffaloes 83-73 on January 18, 2025, a 10-point decision in the series. Oklahoma St. Cowboys' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Colorado Buffaloes +3.5 (-110) spread, Oklahoma St. Cowboys covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 145.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Colorado Buffaloes +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 145 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Colorado Buffaloes +3.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 145 (-110)Win