Colorado Buffaloes vs West Virginia Mountaineers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Saturday January 17 2026
Use Code WWWC The Colorado Buffaloes, sporting a 12-5 overall record and a 2-2 mark in Big 12 play this season, are gearing up for a trip to Morgantown, West Virginia, where they’ll face off against the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Mountaineers enter the game with an 11-6 record and an identical 2-2 standing in conference matchups. This game will air on SECN+. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Colorado vs. West Virginia Game Information
- January 17, 2026
- 6:00pm EST
- WVU Coliseum
- CBSSN
West Virginia Form & Recent Results
West Virginia heads into this upcoming game hoping to bounce back after a tough defeat, having lost their most recent game. Despite that setback, the Mountaineers have picked up wins in three of their last five games, showing signs of resilience throughout the season. In their latest matchup, a rough 77-48 road loss against Houston on Tuesday, the offense never quite found its rhythm, but DJ Thomas managed to put up 16 points to lead the scoring effort for West Virginia. Amir Jenkins contributed on the boards by pulling down six rebounds, and Treysen Eaglestaff chipped in with three assists. As a team, the Mountaineers struggled to keep up with Houston but did manage to shoot a respectable 36% from beyond the arc. Throughout this season, Honor Huff has emerged as West Virginia’s go-to scorer, putting up an impressive average of 17.2 points per game. Chance Moore has been a steady second option on offense, currently averaging 11.2 points. Moore’s hustle has also paid off on the glass, as he leads the team with an average of 5.6 rebounds per game. When it comes to sharing the ball, Jasper Floyd has been the top facilitator, averaging 3.1 assists per game. Looking at their recent form, West Virginia has been putting up 68.2 points on average over their last five games. One big bright spot for the Mountaineers has been their dominance on their home court, where they have put together a flawless 11-0 record so far this season. When playing at home, they average 77.2 points per game, a statistic they’ll be eager to build on as they aim to stay undefeated in front of their own fans. This Saturday night, West Virginia will look to protect that perfect home record and secure what would be their third Big 12 Conference win of the year as the Colorado Buffaloes come to town.
Colorado Form & Recent Results
Colorado heads into this game hoping to turn things around, as they’re currently on a two-game losing streak and have lost three out of their last five games. Most recently, the Buffaloes fell to Cincinnati, 77-68, in an away game on Wednesday night. In that matchup, Isaiah Johnson stood out as Colorado’s top scorer, putting up 18 points, while Bangot Dak contributed with 7 rebounds and 4 assists. As a team, Colorado shot 45% from the field, hit 35% of their shots from downtown, and made 73% of their free throws. They also managed to pull down 33 rebounds during the game. Through this season so far, Isaiah Johnson has been the Buffaloes' offensive leader, averaging 16.1 points per game. Barrington Hargress is not far behind, serving as the team’s second-leading scorer with an average of 13.6 points per game. Bangot Dak has been a force on the boards, hauling in an average of 7.7 rebounds per game, making him Colorado’s top rebounder this year. When it comes to playmaking, Barrington Hargress has taken the lead for assists, dishing out an average of 4.6 assists per game. Defensively, Colorado has struggled over their last five games, giving up an average of 79.6 points to their opponents. Their performance on the road hasn’t helped either. The Buffaloes hold a 1-2 record in away games this season and have allowed opponents to score an average of 85.7 points per contest on opposing courts. As they travel to Morgantown for this next matchup, Colorado will be focused on getting back on track and trying to avoid suffering a third conference loss this season.
Key Stats
- Colorado Buffaloes this season: 49% field goal percentage, 36.9 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 3.9 blocks, 6.4 steals per game
- West Virginia Mountaineers this season: 45% field goal percentage, 35.8 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 3 blocks, 6.6 steals per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- WVU -5.5; O/U 145.5
Colorado vs. West Virginia Picks and Prediction
Both the Buffaloes and the Mountaineers have had similar starts to their Big 12 season, each winning two and losing two of their first four games within the conference. With both teams trying to gain an edge over the other, Saturday’s matchup in Morgantown is shaping up to be an exciting battle. West Virginia has managed to defend their home court perfectly this season, racking up eleven straight wins in front of their fans. They'll do everything they can to make it a dozen, but they’ll have to overcome a determined Colorado team that will be eager to put an end to the Mountaineers’ impressive home streak and prove themselves in a tough road contest. Final Score Prediction, West Virginia Mountaineers win but fail to cover the spread, 76-73.
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