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Game time: February 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: CU Events Center — Boulder, CO

Article updated Feb 15, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming basketball game between UCF and Colorado is anticipated to be a close matchup, with both teams coming off recent losses. UCF lost to Iowa State while Colorado

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball game between UCF and Colorado is anticipated to be a close matchup, with both teams coming off recent losses. UCF lost to Iowa State while Colorado fell to Kansas. In their previous meeting this season, UCF narrowly defeated Colorado. Despite Colorado being the favored team with a -1.5 point opening line, the odds have remained unchanged leading up to the game. Fans can expect an exciting contest as the two teams face off in the Centennial State.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Knights -105 | Buffaloes -115

Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 (-110) | Buffaloes -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 53%.

Central Florida Golden Knights

UCF suffered a tough loss to #10 Iowa State, their fifth consecutive defeat, dropping them to 13-11 overall with a 4-9 conference record. The Knights put up a good fight against Iowa State, trailing by as many as nine points at one point, but ultimately fell short. Keyshawn Hall led the team with 22 points and eight rebounds. UCF averages 79 points per game but struggles defensively, allowing 79.8 points per game. Jordan Ivy-Curry, Darius Johnson, and Keyshawn Hall are key players for the Knights. The team shoots 42.2% from the floor and 34.1% from beyond the arc, with Hall leading in scoring with 18.5 points per game. Jaylin Sellers is currently unavailable due to injury. UCF is ranked 67th in offense, 345th in defense, with a power ranking of 290. They have a 13-11 record this season, and despite their offensive strengths, they struggle on the defensive end.

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Colorado Buffaloes Analysis

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered their 13th consecutive loss in a game against #17 Kansas, falling to a 0-13 conference record for the season. Despite a strong start, the Buffaloes were unable to keep up with the Jayhawks and ultimately lost by a significant margin. Sebastian Rancik led the team with 19 points and nine rebounds in the defeat. Overall, Colorado is struggling on offense, averaging 70.2 points per game and shooting 38.6% from the field. On defense, they allow an average of 72 points per game. The team is shooting 44.9% from the field, 33.2% from three-point range, and 75.6% from the free-throw line. Despite these struggles, the Buffaloes have several key players contributing to their efforts, including Andrej Jakimovski, Elijah Malone, and Javon Ruffin. In terms of rankings, Colorado is 283rd in offense and 196th in defense.

Colorado's Winless Streak Raises Concerns, UCF Favored in Close Matchup

Colorado is currently facing a winless streak in 2025, with their last victory against a low-ranked Bellarmine team on December 21. The majority of their conference losses have been by double digits, indicating a pattern of struggle in close games. Despite a narrow one-point road loss to UCF on January 8, the Buffaloes' inability to secure a win in the Big 12 raises concerns about their performance. On the other hand, UCF has faced tough opponents but has managed to secure a Big 12 victory this season. While the matchup between Colorado and UCF is expected to be tightly contested, the edge should be given to the team with a proven track record in the conference. Therefore, it is recommended to support UCF in their away game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Florida Golden Knights-105 → +110Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Buffaloes-115 → -130Moved
  • Spread · Central Florida Golden Knights+1.5 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Buffaloes-1.5 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over154 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under154 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Florida Golden Knights
21-11 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Buffaloes
17-16 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-15T11:17:33.844Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

UCF suffered a tough loss to #10 Iowa State, their fifth consecutive defeat, dropping them to 13-11 overall with a 4-9 conference record. The Knights put up a good fight against Iowa State, trailing by as many as nine points at one point, but ultimately fell short. Keyshawn Hall led the team with 22 points and eight rebounds. UCF averages 79 points per game but struggles defensively, allowing 79.8 points per game. Jordan Ivy-Curry, Darius Johnson, and Keyshawn Hall are key players for the Knights. The team shoots 42.2% from the floor and 34.1% from beyond the arc, with Hall leading in scoring with 18.5 points per game. Jaylin Sellers is currently unavailable due to injury. UCF is ranked 67th in offense, 345th in defense, with a power ranking of 290. They have a 13-11 record this season, and despite their offensive strengths, they struggle on the defensive end.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-08Colorado Buffaloes 74 · Central Florida Golden Knights 75
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 76-63

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Central Florida Golden Knights 76-63 on February 15, 2025, a 13-point decision in the series. Colorado Buffaloes' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Florida Golden Knights +2 (-110) spread, Colorado Buffaloes covered, while the 139 combined points finished under the recorded total of 154.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JeffjacksonSpread · Colorado Buffaloes -1.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Central Florida Golden Knights +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 154 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Central Florida Golden Knights +1.5 (-110)Loss