Who's Playing

Washington State @ Colorado

Current Records: Washington State 9-11; Colorado 11-9

What to Know

Get ready for a Pac-12 battle as the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars will face off at 6 p.m. ET Sunday at CU Events Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Colorado winning the first 83-78 at home and Washington State taking the second 70-43.

The Buffaloes were close but no cigar this past Thursday as they fell 75-72 to the Washington Huskies. The losing side was boosted by guard Julian Hammond III, who had 18 points. Hammond III hadn't helped his team much against the UCLA Bruins two weeks ago, so this was a nice turnaround for him. Hammond III's points were the most he has had all season.

Meanwhile, the Cougars lost to the Utah Utes on the road by a decisive 77-63 margin. Forward Mouhamed Gueye (20 points) was the top scorer for Washington State.

Colorado is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 5-10 against the spread when favored.

Colorado is now 11-9 while Washington State sits at a mirror-image 9-11. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Buffaloes are 48th worst in college basketball in turnovers per game, with 14.3 on average. The Cougars have experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the game with the sixth fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 10.6 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: CU Events Center -- Boulder, Colorado
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $12.00

Odds

The Buffaloes are a 5-point favorite against the Cougars, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Colorado have won 11 out of their last 16 games against Washington State.

  • Jan 30, 2022 - Washington State 70 vs. Colorado 43
  • Jan 06, 2022 - Colorado 83 vs. Washington State 78
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Colorado 70 vs. Washington State 58
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Colorado 70 vs. Washington State 59
  • Mar 11, 2020 - Washington State 82 vs. Colorado 68
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Colorado 78 vs. Washington State 56
  • Feb 20, 2019 - Washington State 76 vs. Colorado 74
  • Jan 10, 2019 - Colorado 92 vs. Washington State 60
  • Feb 15, 2018 - Washington State 73 vs. Colorado 69
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Colorado 82 vs. Washington State 73
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Colorado 73 vs. Washington State 63
  • Feb 12, 2017 - Colorado 81 vs. Washington State 49
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Washington State 91 vs. Colorado 89
  • Mar 09, 2016 - Colorado 80 vs. Washington State 56
  • Feb 11, 2016 - Colorado 88 vs. Washington State 81
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Colorado 75 vs. Washington State 70