The 14th-seeded Oklahoma State Cowboys face off against the No. 11 Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament tonight.
With the total set at 164.5, my Colorado vs. Oklahoma State predictions suggest it might be a tad off.
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Colorado vs Oklahoma State prediction
Colorado vs Oklahoma State best bet
Colorado vs Oklahoma State best bet: Under 165 (-110)
Although both teams are much more known for their offenses, this total is inflated once you factor in their struggles on the road.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys score 88.8 points per game on 54.5% eFG at home, but that drops to 76.2 points on 48.3% eFG in road and neutral-site games. Meanwhile, the Colorado Buffaloes average 84.4 points per game in Boulder, but that falls to 73.5 points away from home.
Oklahoma State also lost second-leading scorer Parsa Fallah (14.7 ppg, 59.8 FG%) to a season-ending injury two weeks ago, and Colorado’s third-leading scorer Sebastian Rancik (12.3 ppg) is listed as doubtful.
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Colorado vs Oklahoma State same-game parlay
The first half Under has cashed in eight of Colorado's last 10 games, so let's add that to the full game Under in our SGP.
Oklahoma State is in a revenge spot after losing in Boulder last month, and it does a better job at getting to the line and crashing the boards. That has me leaning toward the Cowboys at plus money.
Colorado vs Oklahoma State SGP
- Under 165
- 1H Under 77.5
- Oklahoma State moneyline
Colorado vs Oklahoma State odds
- Spread: Colorado -1.5 (-110) | Oklahoma State +1.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Colorado -125 | Oklahoma State +105
- Over/Under: Over 165 (-110) | Under 165 (-110)
Colorado vs Oklahoma State betting trend to know
The Buffs have cashed the Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends for Colorado vs. Oklahoma State.
How to watch Colorado vs Oklahoma State
| Location | T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO |
| Date | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
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