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Colorado vs. Iowa State prediction: Why Iowa State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado vs Iowa State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Iowa State and Colorado will meet in men's college basketball action at James H. Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Iowa State as the most likely winner of the Colorado vs. Iowa State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Colorado vs. Iowa State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Colorado and Iowa State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Iowa State a 94% chance of beating Colorado. Our predicted final score has Iowa State winning 86-67.
According to our model, Iowa State (-17.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Colorado vs. Iowa State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Colorado | Iowa State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +17.5 (-110) | -17.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +1200 | -2400 |
| Total | o153.5 (-105) | u153.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Colorado vs. Iowa State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Iowa State -17.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Iowa State | -2400 |
| Total | Over 153.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Iowa State -17.5 at the spread.
Colorado vs. Iowa State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Iowa State and Colorado at James H. Hilton Coliseum is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado vs. Iowa State
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: James H. Hilton Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Iowa State, with a 94% win probability, will likely beat Colorado on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Colorado vs. Iowa State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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