Colorado vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 3/13/2025

The Colorado Buffaloes stay in Kansas City Thursday with the quarterfinal matchup in the Big 12 championship tournament against the number 2 rated Houston Cougars. Colorado has fourteen wins and 19 losses this season but right a three-game winning streak into this matchup after a 7 point victory against West Virginia on Tuesday. The Buffaloes offense averaged 70.1 points on 44.7% shooting from the floor. Defensively Colorado has been mediocre allowing 71.7 points per game this season but have given up 61 points per game during their three-game winning streak. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Colorado did the work on the offensive side of the ball against West Virginia scoring 67 points on 44.9% shooting and knocked down 5 triples in the game. Defensively Colorado was solid as well holding West Virginia to 41.2% shooting in 31.6% from beyond the arc. The buffaloes won the rebounding battle and forced 15 turnovers in the victory.

The Houston Cougars come into Thursday ranked #2 in the nation with 27 wins and four losses riding a long winning streak after a narrow 4 point victory on the road against Baylor last time out. Offensively Houston averages 74.2 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively Houston is allowing 58.1 points per game this season despite giving up 61 in their victory against Taylor.

Offensively Houston did just enough against Baylor scoring 65 points including 39 in the second half to erase a three-point halftime deficit on 44% shooting from the floor and 42.1% from beyond the arc. Defensively Houston locked in holding Baylor 61 points on 33.9% from the floor. Houston did lose the rebounding battle but forced 9 turnovers to secure the victory. LJ Cryer Led the show for the Houston offense with 23 points on 12 shots.

Houston is one of the best teams in the country and will continue to roll on Thursday. Take the Cougars to start fast and take full control of this game. The Cougars will do the work Thursday leading to the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win and cover 76-52.