Colorado vs Houston Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 28, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/28/2026, 04:50 AM ET

Colorado vs Houston Information

The Colorado Buffaloes will be on the road Saturday for a 12:00 PM matchup in Houston, TX, against the Houston Cougars. Colorado has been mediocre this year with 16 wins and 12 losses, after winning 3 of the last 5 games overall, including 2 in a row following a 9-point home win against Kansas State. The Houston Cougars come into Saturday ranked #5 in the nation with 23 wins and five losses on the year, currently riding a three-game skid after a 13-point road loss to Kansas last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Colorado Preview

Offensively, Colorado is averaging 80.1 points on 47% shooting for this season. Defensively, the Buffaloes are allowing 77.9 points per game this season and have given up an average of 69.6 points per game over their last three wins. Isaiah Johnson leads the Colorado offense this season, averaging 16.3 points per game. Barrington Hargress is second on the roster, averaging 14.2 points, to go along with the team-leading 4.4 assists per game. Sebastian Rancik averages 12.3 points, good enough for 3rd on the team. Bangot Dan averages 10.8 points and leads Colorado, pulling in 6.5 rebounds per game.

Houston Preview

Offensively, Houston has been solid, averaging 76.6 points on 44% shooting from the floor this season, but the Cougars have averaged only 63 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Houston has been elite this season, allowing 62.3 points per game, but has allowed 70.6 points per game during their current three-game losing streak. Kingston Flemings leads the Houston offense this season with 16.6 points and 5.1 assists per game. Emmanuel Sharp is second on the team, averaging 16 points. Milos Uzan averages 11 points per game. Freshman Chris Cenac Jr. averages 9.5 points and leads the team, pulling in 7.8 rebounds per game.

Colorado vs Houston Prediction

Houston comes into this game struggling immensely and will get back to their winning ways on Saturday. Look for the Cougars to jump out early to set the tone against a mediocre Colorado team. Take Houston to end their recent losing streak Saturday afternoon as they get the home win and cover against the Colorado Buffaloes. Final Score Prediction: Houston Cougars win and cover 75-62.

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