The Colorado Buffaloes host the Kansas Jayhawks on February 24, 2025, at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The game tips off at 11:00 PM ET. Kansas enters the game with an 18-9 record, sitting 6th in the Big 12, while Colorado is 11-16 and in last place at 16th in the conference. These teams last played on February 11, with Kansas winning 71-59 at home.
Kansas comes into this matchup fresh off a 96-64 win against Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks had previously lost two straight games, including a tough 34-point loss to BYU. Colorado has shown signs of improvement, winning two of its last three games. The Buffaloes defeated Baylor 76-74 in their most recent outing, showing resilience after a rough start to their season.
This game holds different stakes for both teams. Kansas is looking to strengthen its NCAA Tournament resume, while Colorado hopes to build momentum and finish the season on a positive note. The Buffaloes will look to avenge their earlier loss to Kansas and prove they can compete with higher-ranked teams in the conference.
Colorado Buffaloes Preview – Can Colorado Keep Up the Momentum?
Colorado has won two of its last three games, including a close 76-74 win over Baylor. The Buffaloes also secured a 76-63 victory against UCF earlier in the month. This recent form is a positive sign for a team that started Big 12 play with 13 straight losses.
Andrej Jakimovski led the Buffaloes with 17 points against Baylor. Senior Julian Hammond III is the team’s top scorer, averaging 12.9 points per game. Jakimovski contributes 10.2 points per game, and Bangot Dak adds 7.9 points, including a season-high 20 points in a recent loss to Iowa State.
Coach Tad Boyle emphasized mental toughness and learning from past mistakes. The Buffaloes need to improve their defense, especially against Kansas’ leading scorer Hunter Dickinson. Keeping the game close will depend on slowing down Kansas’ offense and executing well on both ends of the court.
Kansas Jayhawks Preview – Can Kansas Build Off Their Big Win?
Kansas bounced back from a rough patch with a dominant 96-64 win over Oklahoma State. The victory ended a two-game losing streak and gave the team a needed confidence boost. The Jayhawks are now 9-7 in the Big 12 and are looking to improve their tournament positioning.
Hunter Dickinson leads Kansas with 16.3 points per game and is also their top rebounder with 9.7 boards per game. Guard Zeke Mayo adds 14.7 points per game, while Dajuan Harris Jr. averages 9.7 points and contributes well in assists and steals. The Jayhawks’ balanced attack makes them a tough matchup for any team.
Kansas coach Bill Self wants his team to maintain confidence heading into Boulder. The Jayhawks need to control the tempo and use their size advantage inside. If Dickinson can replicate his 19-point performance from the last meeting against Colorado, Kansas should have a good chance to win on the road.
Betting Prediction
Kansas is a 6.5-point favorite, with the total set at 140.5. The Jayhawks are the better team on paper and already beat Colorado by 12 points earlier this month. Colorado has struggled at home, with a 10-6 record and 0-8 away, making this a tough spot for the Buffaloes.
Kansas should win this game and cover the spread. The Buffaloes have shown improvement, but Kansas’ depth and offensive firepower are likely too much for Colorado to handle. A predicted score of Kansas 75, Colorado 65 feels in line with both teams’ current form.
Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -6.5 over Colorado Buffaloes
