The Washington Huskies and Colorado Buffaloes will square off Friday in the championship game of the Acrisure Holiday Classic. This game is a high‑stakes matchup that pits Colorado’s up‑tempo offense against Washington’s perimeter firepower. Will Colorado stay undefeated, or will Washington hand them their first loss of the season? I attempt to answer that question as I make my Washington vs Colorado prediction here.
Our Washington vs Colorado Pick
Pick: Washington Huskies -4.5
Confidence: 4/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Huskies vs Colorado Buffaloes
- Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025, 9:30 PM ET
- Venue: Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA
- Broadcast: truTV
Key Storylines
- Colorado’s high‑octane offense: The Buffaloes enter this game at 6‑0 and are averaging 91.8 points per game. Their offensive rhythm is fueled by a balanced attack, as their top scorer is averaging just 15.2 points per game. They get scoring from plenty of sources and will try to continue that trend in this game.
- Washington’s guard‑heavy look: With frontcourt depth limited by injuries, the Huskies have leaned on their guards to carry the scoring load. Key perimeter shooters will need to stay hot to offset Colorado’s size. If Washington knocks down threes and avoids foul trouble, they can win this championship matchup.
- Tempo vs. discipline: Colorado thrives at a faster pace than Washington according to KenPom’s adjusted tempo metrics. Washington’s best chance may come in controlling the pace, constructing smart possessions, and forcing the Buffaloes into half‑court sets. Turnovers or poor shot selection from Washington could tilt things in favor of the Buffaloes.
- Statement game: Both teams have a chance to win an early-season tournament title here. A win could also come in handy later in the season if these teams are looking for at-large consideration in the NCAA Tournament.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Washington is 3-3 against the spread so far this season.
- Colorado is 4-2 against the spread going into this game.
- The over is 5-1 in games involving Colorado so far this year.
- The Huskies are 2-3-1 on over/unders going into Friday’s play.
Washington vs Colorado Model Projection
Score Projection: Washington 80 – Colorado 74
Win Probability: Washington 62%, Colorado 38%
Final Thoughts
I’m going to take the Washington Huskies to get the win in this contest from Palm Springs. Washington has been better on defense and on the glass than Colorado for the most part this season. That should ultimately make the difference in this non-conference matchup between teams that used to be rivals in the Pac-12. My recommendation here is to lay the points with Washington as Feast Week rolls on.
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