Colorado Buffaloes Triumph Over Arizona State Sun Devils
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:10 PM ET · Desert Financial Arena
Colorado Buffaloes 95, Arizona State Sun Devils 89, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona State Sun Devils?
Colorado Buffaloes beat Arizona State Sun Devils 95-89 at Desert Financial Arena on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona State Sun Devils?
Arizona State Sun Devils were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup, the Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils with a final score of 95-89 at the Desert Financial Arena. This game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with Colorado improving their record to 12-3 while Arizona State fell to 9-6.
The Buffaloes entered the game with a strong away record of 7-2, while the Sun Devils had a home record of 4-2. Both teams had recently faced challenges, with Arizona State on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Oregon State and UCLA in their last two outings. Colorado also came into the game with two consecutive losses, falling to Northern Colorado and Stanford.
In terms of scoring, Arizona State averaged 81.3 points per game at home but allowed 77.1 points, indicating a high-scoring style that often leads to close contests. Colorado, on the other hand, averaged 83.4 points per game while allowing 74.3, suggesting a similarly aggressive offensive approach. The game’s total was set at 156.5 by DraftKings, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair.
Historically, Arizona State had won their previous two meetings against Colorado, including a victory earlier in the season where they triumphed 81-61 at home. However, the Buffaloes turned the tables in this matchup, demonstrating their ability to adapt and overcome previous defeats.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players to secure a crucial conference win. The conditions for the game were typical for a late-night matchup, with a lively crowd in attendance, adding to the atmosphere of the contest.
As the game progressed, key moments included crucial free throws made by Isaiah Johnson and Anthony Johnson, which helped solidify Colorado's lead in the closing moments. The Buffaloes' ability to maintain composure under pressure was evident as they executed their plays effectively, despite the Sun Devils' efforts to rally back.
Overall, this fixture not only highlighted the skills of both teams but also set the stage for future encounters as they vie for positioning in the conference standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ASU -1.5 | 156.5 o -105 / u -115 | Colorado Buffaloes +110 · Arizona State Sun Devils -130 |
Leaders
- PointsMaurice Odum21Arizona State Sun Devils
- AssistsMaurice Odum12Arizona State Sun Devils
- ReboundsAnthony Johnson6Arizona State Sun Devils
- PointsIsaiah Johnson19Colorado Buffaloes
- AssistsJosiah Sanders5Colorado Buffaloes
- ReboundsBangot Dak10Colorado Buffaloes
Recent form
Arizona State Sun Devils
Last 10: 7-3Streak L281.3 scored · 77.1 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L75-78vs Oregon State BeaversDec 21
- L77-90at UCLA BruinsDec 18
- W82-79at Santa Clara BroncosDec 14
- W73-48vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksDec 10
- W86-70vs Oklahoma SoonersDec 7
- L75-88vs USC TrojansNov 26
- W100-94vs Washington State CougarsNov 26
- W87-86at Texas LonghornsNov 25
- W83-76at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 21
- W75-62vs Georgia State PanthersNov 18
Colorado Buffaloes
Last 10: 7-3Streak L283.4 scored · 74.3 allowed per game0-1 away
- L81-86vs Northern Colorado BearsDec 28
- L68-77vs Stanford CardinalDec 21
- W84-73vs Portland State VikingsDec 18
- W88-64vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 13
- L86-91at Colorado State RamsDec 6
- W78-70vs California Baptist LancersDec 2
- W81-68vs Washington HuskiesNov 28
- W79-69vs San Francisco DonsNov 27
- W95-79vs UC Davis AggiesNov 22
- W94-66vs Alabama State HornetsNov 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Colorado Buffaloes | Arizona State Sun Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-59 | 31-68 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 5-16 | 6-28 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 21 |
| Free throws | 32-38 | 21-27 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 20 |
| Assists | 14 | 19 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 32 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 46 |
| Fouls | 25 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 86 | 5 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half70-60Bangot Dak makes layup (Barrington Hargress assists)
- 2nd Half71-60Sebastian Rancik makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-63Maurice Odum makes 27-foot three point jumper (Noah Meeusen assists)
- 2nd Half72-63Alon Michaeli makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-63Alon Michaeli makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Maurice Odum makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half75-66Felix Kossaras makes driving layup (Sebastian Rancik assists)
- 2nd Half76-66Felix Kossaras makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-68Maurice Odum makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half76-69Maurice Odum makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-71Allen Mukeba makes 10-foot jumper (Massamba Diop assists)
- 2nd Half77-71Alon Michaeli makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-71Alon Michaeli makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-71Sebastian Rancik makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half80-73Allen Mukeba makes 7-foot dunk (Anthony Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half80-74Allen Mukeba makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-76Allen Mukeba makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half80-77Maurice Odum makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-78Maurice Odum makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-80Massamba Diop makes 1-foot dunk (Maurice Odum assists)
- 2nd Half80-81Massamba Diop makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half81-81Sebastian Rancik makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-81Sebastian Rancik makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-82Allen Mukeba makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-82Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-84Anthony Johnson makes layup (Massamba Diop assists)
- 2nd Half85-84Isaiah Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half86-84Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-84Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-85Massamba Diop makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-86Massamba Diop makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-86Sebastian Rancik makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-86Bangot Dak makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-86Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-86Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-89Anthony Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half92-89Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-89Isaiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half94-89Sebastian Rancik makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half95-89Sebastian Rancik makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Arizona State Sun Devils, below favours Colorado Buffaloes.
Venue
- Desert Financial ArenaTempe, AZ
- Attendance7377
- OfficialsRick Crawford, Marques Pettigrew, Eric Curry
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