Iowa State vs. Colorado: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 30

Updated Dec. 30, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones (10-1, 0-0 Big 12) take a seven-game win streak into a road matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes (9-2, 0-0 Big 12), winners of four straight. The contest tips at 9:00 PM ET (on CBS Sports Network) on Monday, December 30, 2024.

The Cyclones head into their matchup against the Buffaloes as an 8.5-point favorite. The matchup features an over/under of 147.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Iowa State-Colorado matchup.

Iowa State vs. Colorado How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado
How to watch on TV: CBS Sports Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Cyclones vs Buffaloes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cyclones	-8.5	-120	-110	147	-108	-112	-455	+350

Iowa State vs. Colorado Prediction

Pick ATS: Colorado (+8.5)
Pick OU: Over (147)
Prediction: Iowa State 78, Colorado 71

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Iowa State vs. Colorado Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cyclones 78, Buffaloes 69.
The Cyclones have an 82.0% chance to collect the win in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buffaloes sit with a 22.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Iowa State has compiled a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season.
Colorado has won six games against the spread this season, while failing to cover five times.
Iowa State has been favored by 8.5 points or more eight times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
Colorado has covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Seven times so far this year, the Cyclones and their opponent have combined for more than 147 points.
Buffaloes games have had over 147 points four times this year.
The total for this matchup is 147 points, 18.2 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Iowa State has not lost a game it played as the moneyline favorite this season, going 6-0.
Colorado has been underdogs in three games this season and won one (33.3%) of those contests.
Iowa State has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -455 or shorter.
Colorado has played as an underdog of +350 or more twice this season and split those games.

Iowa State vs. Colorado: Recent Results

Cyclones vs Buffaloes Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
11/27/2024	Cyclones	-13	144	-1099	+700	99-71 IOWAST

Iowa State vs. Colorado: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Iowa State	Colorado
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	88.5 (4)	76.7 (165)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.5 (48)	68.4 (110)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.6 (159)	8.5 (231)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.7 (201)	7.9 (177)
Assists (Rank)	18.2 (15)	16.7 (53)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.3 (17)	13.9 (334)

Iowa State 2024-25 Key Players

Cyclones Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keshon Gilbert	11	16.5	3.2	5.2	1.4	0.1	0.7
Curtis Jones	11	16	4.2	3.1	1.1	0.3	2.8
Milan Momcilovic	11	11.6	3.5	0.8	0.5	0.4	2.3
Joshua Jefferson	11	11.5	8.4	2.6	1.5	0.5	0.4
Dishon Jackson	11	11	5.2	0.5	0.9	1.2	0

Colorado 2024-25 Key Players

Buffaloes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Julian Hammond III	11	13.1	2.4	3.5	1.3	0.2	1.9
Elijah Malone	11	12	4	1.4	0.7	0.8	0.3
Andrej Jakimovski	11	11.2	4.6	1.7	1.3	0	1.6
Trevor Baskin	11	8.7	6.5	2.2	1	1.1	0.3
RJ Smith	11	7.5	2.8	2.4	0.7	0.1	1.8