Colorado vs. Alabama State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 17

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The Colorado Buffaloes (3-0) host the Alabama State Hornets (2-1) after winning three straight home games. The Buffaloes are heavy favorites by 22.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 17, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is 156.5.

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Colorado vs. Alabama State betting lines

  • Colorado moneyline odds to win: -7143
  • Alabama State moneyline odds to win: +1863
  • Spread: Colorado (-22.5)
  • Total: 156.5

Colorado statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Colorado sported a better record against the spread (9-9-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (4-6-0).
  • The Buffaloes eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (38.9%) than road tilts (30%) last year.

Last season stats

  • The Buffaloes were 290th in the country in points scored (69.7 per game) and 176th in points allowed (71.9) last year.
  • With 31.9 rebounds per game and 29.7 rebounds allowed, Colorado was 182nd and 82nd in the nation, respectively, last year.
  • Last season the Buffaloes were ranked 141st in college basketball in assists with 14.0 per game.

Colorado betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 17-18-0 (Home: 9-9-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 22.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 10-13-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-18-2 (Home: 7-10-1; Away: 3-6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-2 (Home: 10-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-19 (Home: 1-5; Away: 0-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (188th in nation) 43.2 (130th) 31.9 (182nd) 29.7 (82nd) 14.0 (141st) 13.8 (347th)

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Alabama State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last year, Alabama State was 4-6-0 at home against the spread (.400 winning percentage). Away, it was 7-8-0 ATS (.467).
  • In terms of the over/under, Hornets games went over more frequently at home (five of 10, 50%) than on the road (three of 15, 20%) last season.
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Hornets had a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than away (.200, 2-8).

Last season stats

  • The Hornets ranked 199th in the country last year with 73.1 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 193rd with 72.4 points allowed per game.
  • Alabama State, who ranked 162nd in college basketball with 32.3 boards per game, allowed 35.7 rebounds per contest, which was sixth-worst in college basketball.
  • The Hornets ranked 316th in the nation with 11.6 assists per game.

Alabama State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-18-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 22.5+: 3-0-0 (As Favorite: 8-12-0; As Underdog: 8-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-21-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 3-12-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-5 (Home: 6-3; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.5 (353rd in nation) 43.7 (168th) 32.3 (162nd) 35.7 (353rd) 11.6 (316th) 8.6 (sixth)
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