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Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats Picks and Predictions – January 14, 2026
A new-look Big 12 matchup takes center stage Wednesday as the Colorado Buffaloes head to Fifth Third Arena to face the Cincinnati Bearcats. Tipoff is set for January 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The Bearcats are listed as 7.5-point home favorites with the total sitting at 148.5.
Cincinnati enters at 13–4 and is coming off a dominant stretch, especially at home where they’ve handled business with size and physicality. Colorado sits at 9–7 and has yet to prove it can win consistently outside of Boulder. The market is leaning toward Cincinnati pulling away, but Colorado’s shot-making could keep things interesting.
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Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Buffaloes | +268 | +7.5 (-111) | O 148.5 (-112) |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | -350 | -7.5 (-112) | U 148.5 (-112) |
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Form
The Colorado Buffaloes are inconsistent on the road. Their offense can look smooth when they’re hitting threes and pushing in transition, but they lack the interior presence and late-game composure needed to close out tough road games. They rank top 40 in offensive efficiency overall, but that dips significantly away from home.
Defensively, they’re vulnerable at the rim and often lose the rebounding battle, especially against physical teams. They’ve dropped four of their last six and haven’t covered well when facing ranked or top-tier Big 12 teams.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Form
The Cincinnati Bearcats are thriving behind defense, rebounding, and a punishing half-court style. They’ve covered four of their last five and continue to win the physical battles inside. Offensively, they’re not flashy but efficient — working through their bigs, getting second-chance points, and converting at the line.
At home, they’ve been dominant. Their defense tightens up and they control tempo. They’ve been especially good in second halves, using depth and physicality to wear down teams that can’t match their size. Cincinnati is also disciplined — they don’t foul much and rarely beat themselves.
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Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup Breakdown
This game tilts toward Cincinnati stylistically. The Bearcats will try to slow it down, pound the glass, and win at the free-throw line. Colorado wants to play faster, shoot early, and avoid being stuck in half-court sets. But that’s harder to do when you’re constantly getting beat up inside.
Matchup keys:
- Cincinnati has a big edge in rebounding and interior defense
- Colorado shoots the three well but struggles when forced into late-clock situations
- Turnover battle favors Cincinnati, especially at home
- The Bearcats can exploit Colorado’s foul issues in the paint
Unless Colorado gets red-hot from outside, Cincinnati’s physicality should carry them through.
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Colorado Buffaloes vs Cincinnati Bearcats Predictions and Best Bets
This line feels about right, but I still lean Cincinnati Bearcats -7.5. Their dominance at home, rebounding edge, and ability to close out second halves make them the better bet in this spot. Colorado just hasn’t shown enough on the road against physical teams to earn confidence.
As for the total, 148.5 is a bit high unless both teams shoot well. Cincinnati games tend to slow down late, and Colorado doesn’t always travel well offensively. Leaning Under, but the side is stronger.
Best Bet: Cincinnati Bearcats -7.5 (-112)
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