Kansas Jayhawks vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/20
The Kansas Jayhawks, ranked #19, are set to play against the Colorado Buffaloes in a Big 12 conference game. This game will take place at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Kansas comes in as the favorite with a spread of -5.5, while Colorado is the underdog with a spread of +5.5.
Kansas holds a record of 13-5 this season, with a decent away record of 5-3. On the other hand, Colorado stands at 12-6, showing strength at home with a 10-2 record. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN at 11:00 PM ET.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Colorado Buffaloes Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Kansas Jayhawks vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Venue: CU Events Center, Boulder CO
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Betting Odds: Kansas Spread -5.5 (-107), Colorado Spread +5.5 (-120), Kansas MoneyLine -241, Colorado MoneyLine +183, Over/Under 156.5
Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are ranked #19 in the AP poll. They have a 13-5 record in the regular season. Their conference is the Big 12.
In their last three games, they have a 2-1 record straight up. They won against the Baylor Bears and Iowa State Cyclones. They lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers.
The team scores 78.0 points per game, placing them 176th in the nation. They shoot 47.2% from the field, ranking 93rd. They grab 39.2 rebounds per game, which is 67th best.
Colorado Buffaloes Team Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes are looking to improve after a string of losses in recent games. They lost to West Virginia 72-61 and struggled with field goals, shooting only 39.3%. In that game, Barrington Hargress scored 15 points and had 5 assists, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
On the season, the Buffaloes are averaging 83.2 points per game, placing them 76th in the nation. They shoot well, with a field goal percentage of 48.4%, ranking 50th. Despite these numbers, their performance in recent games has not met expectations, with three straight losses.
Colorado’s home record stands strong at 10-2, which could give them an edge in their next game. Players like Isaiah Johnson, who averages 15.8 points per game, will be key in boosting their performance. The team will need to improve defensively, as they rank low in steals and blocks per game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Kansas Jayhawks are favored by 5.5 points against the Colorado Buffaloes. Kansas has a solid field goal percentage and rebounds well, which may help them cover the spread. Colorado scores more points per game, but their defense gives up more fouls. The pick is Kansas to cover the -5.5 spread with a projected score of Kansas 82, Colorado 76.
The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points. Both teams have decent offensive stats, with Colorado averaging 83.2 points per game. However, Kansas plays at a slower pace, which might keep the total lower. The recommendation is to take the under 156.5, with a projected total score of 158 points.