Colorado vs. Baylor score prediction for college football Week 4: Expert odds and picks for matchup

Colorado vs. Baylor will kick off on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET, with the Week 4 matchup being the two teams' Big 12 season opener. The Buffaloes are coming off a bounce-back 28-9 win over Colorado State after previously losing to Nebraska. Meanwhile, the Bears are also coming off a bounce-back win after losing to Utah in Week 2. They beat Air Force 31-3 last week.

Both Colorado (2-1) and Baylor (2-1) are coming into the matchup in similar spots. They won in Week 1, lost in Week 2 and bounced back in Week 3. Both teams are looking to build some momentum this week, but it will not be an easy game for either. Experts and oddsmakers agree that this will likely be a close contest between the Buffaloes and the Bears.

Colorado vs. Baylor score prediction Week 4

With question marks surrounding these two close teams, it is important to look at x-factors heading into the game. For Colorado, the offensive line is a big question mark. The Buffaloes are historically known for their passing attack, but it has struggled this season.

The coaching staff believed the issue had to do with the offensive line, and coach Deion Sanders even threw it under the bus after the team lost to Nebraska. So, the key to victory for the Buffaloes would be a strong performance from their O-line.

Fortunately for Colorado, Baylor ranks outside of the top 50 in the nation in PFF run defense and pass rushing grades. As a result, the offensive line should not be pressured as much, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders will have more time to throw the ball.

For Baylor, experts are unsure whether its defense is legit. The Bears have held their opponents to 29 points combined in three games, but two of those wins were over Air Force and Tarleton State, much weaker teams than Colorado. They allowed 23 points against Utah in Week 2. Against the combination of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, Baylor will need its defense to hold up.

Ultimately, experts favor Colorado to win this matchup. USA Today predicts the Buffaloes to win 28-20. The game is expected to be close throughout, but since Baylor's defense has not been tested against a strong offense, it might be caught off guard against CU. Experts believe the offensive firepower Colorado has will be enough to overcome Baylor.

Colorado vs. Baylor point spread prediction

The spread is set at -1.5 points at DraftKings, so it makes sense to wager on the team's side of the spread that you think will win the game. A 1.5-point spread is small enough, so it is likely that whichever team wins will cover it. In this case, experts believe Colorado will win, so wager on the Buffaloes to cover.

What time is the Colorado vs. Baylor game on?

Colorado vs. Baylor will be broadcast nationally on FOX. Fans who do not have a cable package can watch the game on Fubo TV. The contest will kick off at 8 p.m. ET tonight.