Colorado vs Iowa State Basketball Odds

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The Buffaloes will play the Cyclones on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 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 Iowa State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 29th, 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 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iowa State is 98.00.
  • Away Colorado - Colorado starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Iowa State - Iowa State meets Colorado boasting a 11-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Colorado currently ranks 6th (0.286) in the Big 12 Conference, with Iowa State now standing 3rd (0.714) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Colorado has a 0.600 overall win percentage, with Iowa State matching up with a 0.900 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Colorado currently possesses 12-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iowa State has tallied a 18-2 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Colorado battles Iowa State in a magical clash on Thursday.

Colorado 12-8 faces Iowa State 18-2. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds.

Colorado 2-5 in Big 12, Iowa State 5-2. Colorado on a losing streak.

Iowa State on a winning streak. Review the tables below for betting options.

You can bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Check out each team's standings.

Best Buffaloes at Cyclones Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Colorado		Favorite

Iowa State
+16.5 -102 BetMGM
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-16.5 -118 BetMGM
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Iowa State has a -16.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Colorado has a +16.5 -102 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
152.5 o -115 BetMGM
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152.5 u -105 BetMGM
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Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Colorado		Favorite

Iowa State
+1000 BetMGM
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-2000 BetMGM
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Iowa State is the -2000 moneyline favorite. Risk $2,000 to win $100 on Iowa State at BetMGM. Colorado is the +1000 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $1,000 on Colorado. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Colorado vs Iowa State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th, 2026?

Iowa State is a -16.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Colorado is a +16.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Colorado vs Iowa State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th, 2026?

The best over line is 152.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 152.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Colorado vs Iowa State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th, 2026?

Iowa State is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Colorado is a +1000 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Colorado
Iowa State
1/29/26 7:00pm EST
+16.5 -102-16.5 -118
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Underdog Colorado - Colorado bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +16.5 Colorado underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.

Favorite Iowa State - Iowa State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -16.5 Iowa State favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Colorado at Iowa State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Colorado
Iowa State
First to 5 Points
1/29/26 7:00pm EST
+145-210Bet
Colorado
Iowa State
First to 10 Points
1/29/26 7:00pm EST
+190-275Bet
Colorado
Iowa State
First to 15 Points
1/29/26 7:00pm EST
+230-350Bet
Colorado
Iowa State
Game to Overtime
1/29/26 7:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Colorado, Iowa State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#8 Iowa State19-20.90512-03-26-2+20.750W3
Colorado12-90.5719-41-42-6+60.250L6

Colorado & Iowa State Futures Odds

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

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Iowa State Championship Odds
2025-26 Iowa State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Colorado & Iowa State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Colorado vs Iowa State 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 Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

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

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Colorado vs Iowa State Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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