Number 3 Iowa State heads to Boulder to face unranked Colorado on Monday night. The game is at 9:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network. Can Iowa State cover the 10.5-point spread as road favorites? Keep reading for our Iowa State vs. Colorado prediction.
The Iowa State Cyclones are 10-1 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-5 ATS this season.
The Colorado Buffaloes are 9-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-5 ATS this season.
Iowa State vs. Colorado Matchup & Betting Odds
871 Iowa State Cyclones (-10.5) at 872 Colorado Buffaloes (+10.5); o/u 146.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, December 30, 2024
CU Events Center, Boulder, CO
TV: CBS Sports Network
Iowa State vs. Colorado Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing Colorado when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Iowa State Cyclones Game Notes
Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey was excellent in his team’s 99-72 win over Morgan State last Sunday. The junior from Ames, IA recorded 20 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals across 28 minutes. Lipsey shot 8 of 9 from the floor and 3 of 4 from the foul line in the win.
Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic stuffed the stat sheet in his team’s victory two weekends ago. The 6’8” sophomore from Pewaukee, WI logged 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, and 2 made three-pointers. Momcilovic is third on the club in scoring with 11.6 points per game this year.
Colorado Buffaloes Game Notes
Buffaloes forward Assane Diop was solid in his team’s 79-55 win over Bellarmine on December 21st. The sophomore from Dakar, Senegal registered 15 points, 1 rebound, and 1 made three-pointer across 17 minutes. Diop shot 7 of 11 from the field in the victory.
Colorado guard Julian Hammond III also played well in his team’s game a week and a half ago. The senior from Denver accumulated 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and a made three-pointer. Hammond leads the team in scoring with 13.1 points per game on the campaign.
Iowa State vs. Colorado CBB Betting Trends
Iowa State is 13-21 ATS as a road favorite since the start of the 2010 season.
The Cyclones are 0-2 ATS in their last 2 games overall.
Colorado is 12-10-2 ATS with the rest advantage since the start of the 2021 season.
Colorado is 23-20 ATS as the home team since the beginning of the 2022 season.
Iowa State vs. Colorado CBB Prediction:
This is a good spot for Colorado. The Buffaloes get this game at home where they are 15-10 ATS since the start of last season. Colorado will also have a slight rest advantage in this game. The Buffaloes are 8-6 ATS with the rest advantage since the beginning of last season. Colorado’s opponent is Iowa State, who is ranked #3 in the nation this season. Since 2022, the Buffaloes are 8-6 ATS against ranked foes. The spread being more than 10 points just feels like a bonus. I’m taking Colorado and the points at home in Boulder on Monday night.