The BYU Cougars (11-6, 2-4 Big 12) will visit the Colorado Buffaloes (9-8, 0-6 Big 12) after losing four straight road games.
In its previous game, BYU lost to Utah on Saturday, 73-72 in OT. Its high scorer was Richie Saunders with 16 points. Colorado dropped its previous game to Oklahoma State, 83-73, on Saturday. Bangot Dak starred with 15 points, and also had five boards and two assists.
When is BYU vs. Colorado and when does it start?
This game between the Cougars and Buffaloes is set to start on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 11:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch BYU vs. Colorado
The Cougars and Buffaloes will hit the hardwood at CU Events Center for this matchup on January 21, and if you’d like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPNU (>Watch on Fubo).
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BYU Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes Game Preview
BYU Stats, Odds & Insights
BYU’s +225 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 13.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 80.2 points per game (62nd in college basketball) while allowing 67 per contest (61st in college basketball).
The Cougars put up 8.7 more points than the Buffaloes allow (71.5).
BYU makes 10.4 three-pointers per game (17th in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents (8.9).
In home games, the Cougars are posting 23.6 more points per game (88.1) than they are in away games (64.5).
BYU has seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 75.2 points per game in its last 10 outings, five points fewer than the 80.2 it has scored this year.
Colorado Stats, Odds & Insights
Colorado has a +37 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.2 points per game. It is putting up 73.7 points per game, 217th in college basketball, and is giving up 71.5 per outing to rank 186th in college basketball.
The Buffaloes score 6.7 more points per game (73.7) than the Cougars allow (67).
Colorado knocks down 6.9 three-pointers per game (261st in college basketball) at a 34% rate (180th in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 its opponents make, shooting 32.7% from deep.
In its last 10 games, Colorado is averaging 71.6 points per game, compared to its season average of 73.7.
Cougars Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Richie Saunders | 16 | 13.9 | 4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
Egor Demin | 14 | 10.9 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Fousseyni Traore | 17 | 10 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Trevin Knell | 17 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
Kanon Catchings | 17 | 8.9 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
Buffaloes Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Julian Hammond III | 17 | 13.5 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Andrej Jakimovski | 16 | 10.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Elijah Malone | 16 | 10.1 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Trevor Baskin | 17 | 9.1 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Bangot Dak | 17 | 7.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
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