Colorado vs Houston Basketball Odds

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The Buffaloes will play the Cougars on Thursday, March 13th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024-25 college basketball postseason has arrived. With tournament action on the docket, Colorado and Houston are set to tip-off on Thursday, March 13th, 2025. Here's your chance to partake in March Madness! The end of the regular season has left us with solid trends for each team. Use the following performance insights and stats to handicap what promises to be an exciting matchup.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Colorado wound up with a 92.00 SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for the 2024-25 college basketball regular season, while Houston finished with a 100.00 power ranking.
  • Away Records - Tournament games are typically played at neutral venues, which means both teams are away from their home courts. Colorado comes to this matchup with a 0-10 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Their opponent, Houston, finished the regular season with a 10-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Colorado finished 11th (0.150) in the Big 12 Conference, with Houston ending up 1st (0.950) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big 12 Conference.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Colorado had a 0.424 regular season overall win percentage, with Houston notching a 0.871 overall win percentage at the end of the 2024-25 regular season.
  • Team Records - Colorado tallied a 14-19 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Houston put together a 27-4 standing for 2024-25 college basketball regular season.

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to the clash of Colorado and Houston on Thursday!

Colorado finished 14-19 overall, while Houston dominated with a 27-4 record.

Colorado struggles at 3-17 in the Big 12, while Houston stands tall at 19-1.

The winner of this single-elimination game will advance in the NCAA tournament.

The tables below have the best point spread lines, total lines, and moneylines for this matchup. Bet on March Madness games at BetRivers and BetMGM. Review this matchup's prop bets below. May the best team emerge victorious!

Best Buffaloes at Cougars Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Colorado		Favorite

Houston
+18.5 -118 BetMGM
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-18.5 -102 BetMGM
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Houston has a -18.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Colorado has a +18.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Colorado is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
126.5 o -105 BetMGM
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126.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 126.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 126.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Colorado		Favorite

Houston
+1250 BetMGM
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-3000 BetMGM
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Houston is the -3000 moneyline favorite. Risk $3,000 to win $100 on Houston at BetMGM. Colorado is the +1250 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $1,250 on Colorado. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Colorado vs Houston College Basketball game on Thursday, March 13th, 2025?

Houston is a -18.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Colorado is a +18.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Colorado vs Houston College Basketball game on Thursday, March 13th, 2025?

The best over line is 126.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 126.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Colorado vs Houston College Basketball game on Thursday, March 13th, 2025?

Houston is a -3000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Colorado is a +1250 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Colorado
Houston
3/13/25 3:00pm EDT
+18.5 -118-18.5 -102
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Underdog Colorado - Colorado bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +18.5 Colorado underdog bet wins if they lose by 18 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 19 or more.

Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -18.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 19 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 18 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Colorado at Houston Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Colorado
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First to 5 Points
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First to 10 Points
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First to 15 Points
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Colorado, Houston
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Houston34-40.89516-110-019-1-0.950W17
Colorado14-210.40011-70-103-17+160.150L2

Colorado & Houston Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Colorado Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Colorado YR: futures available

Houston Championship Odds
2024-25 Houston NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Houston		+450
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Colorado & Houston Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Colorado vs Houston College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Colorado vs Houston Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Colorado vs Houston Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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