Colorado heads to Tempe with a little life back in its legs.
After snapping a five-game skid with a 27-24 overtime win over Kansas State, the Buffaloes now turn to another Big 12 test against Arizona State on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The Sun Devils are back home at Mountain America Stadium after a 27-20 loss to No. 7 BYU, and oddsmakers have still made them the favorite in this one.
According to the latest FanDuel numbers, Arizona State is laying 3.5 points, with Colorado getting +3.5. The moneyline also leans toward the Sun Devils, with Arizona State at -150 and Colorado at +126. The total sits at 48.5, with the over priced at -114 and the under at -106.
Some books initially opened Arizona State as a four-point favorite before the line moved to 3.5. That shift keeps this game in the range where one possession could decide it, which fits the way Colorado just won its last outing.
The Buffaloes got a lift from their ground game against Kansas State, with JaQuail Smith and Richard Young giving the offense a needed spark. If Colorado wants to stay in this game, carrying that production forward matters.
Isaac Wilson and Joseph Williams were also central pieces in the win, and both figure to be key again against Arizona State. Wilson will need to take care of the football and avoid the kind of mistakes that can swing a close game. Williams remains a dependable veteran target who can stretch the field and create chunk plays.
For Arizona State, the challenge is to get more out of the offense after struggling to do enough against BYU. Playing at home gives the Sun Devils an edge, but they’ll need a cleaner, more complete performance if they want to cover.
That’s what makes this matchup so interesting from a betting angle. Colorado has already shown it can hang around in a tight game, and the Buffaloes arrive with momentum after finding a way to win in overtime. The question now is whether they can turn that into another strong showing in Tempe, or if Arizona State will use home field to pull away.
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