Colorado vs West Virginia Basketball Odds

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The Buffaloes will play the Mountaineers on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Colorado and West Virginia are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Colorado currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for West Virginia is 95.67.
  • Away Colorado - Colorado starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home West Virginia - West Virginia meets Colorado boasting a 11-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Colorado currently ranks 3rd (0.500) in the Big 12 Conference, with West Virginia now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Colorado has a 0.706 overall win percentage, with West Virginia matching up with a 0.647 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Colorado currently possesses 12-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, West Virginia has tallied a 11-6 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Colorado against West Virginia on Saturday, January 17th, 2026.

Colorado has a 12-5 overall record, West Virginia has an 11-6 overall record.

Importance of conference records for tournament seeds, Colorado 2-2, West Virginia 2-2.

Colorado lost last 2 games, West Virginia lost last game, who will prevail?

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

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We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Buffaloes at Mountaineers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Colorado		Favorite

West Virginia
+6.5 -110 BetMGM
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-6.5 -110 BetMGM
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West Virginia has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Colorado has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Colorado is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
143.5 o -110 BetMGM
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143.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Colorado		Favorite

West Virginia
+225 BetMGM
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-285 BetMGM
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West Virginia is the -285 moneyline favorite. Risk $285 to win $100 on West Virginia at BetMGM. Colorado is the +225 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $225 on Colorado. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Colorado vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

West Virginia is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Colorado is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Colorado vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Colorado vs West Virginia College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

West Virginia is a -285 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Colorado is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Colorado
West Virginia
1/17/26 6:00pm EST
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Underdog Colorado - Colorado bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Colorado underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite West Virginia - West Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 West Virginia favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Colorado at West Virginia Prop Bets

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Colorado
West Virginia
First to 5 Points
1/17/26 6:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Colorado
West Virginia
First to 10 Points
1/17/26 6:00pm EST
+115-160Bet
Colorado
West Virginia
First to 15 Points
1/17/26 6:00pm EST
+125-175Bet
Colorado
West Virginia
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 6:00pm EST
Yes +850No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Colorado, West Virginia
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
West Virginia14-70.66713-01-35-3+30.625W1
Colorado12-80.6009-41-32-5+5.50.286L5

Colorado & West Virginia Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Colorado Championship Odds
2025-26 Colorado NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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West Virginia Championship Odds
2025-26 West Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Colorado & West Virginia Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Colorado vs West Virginia College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Colorado vs West Virginia Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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