San Diego State (18-6) vs Colorado State (19-5)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Viejas Arena)
Betting Odds: San Diego State -5.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Colorado State Rams are riding a 4-game winning streak. The San Diego State Aztecs look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs prediction.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams beat San Diego State, Fresno State, Boise State and San Jose State during this streak. The Colorado State Rams are averaging 79 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Isaiah Stevens is averaging 16.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Nique Clifford is averaging 13.4 points and 7.1 rebounds. Joel Scott is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Cartier is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Colorado State Rams are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Colorado State Rams are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.7 rebounds per game.
San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview
The San Diego State Aztecs recently beat Air Force and lost to Nevada. The San Diego State Aztecs are averaging 75.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Jaedon LeDee is averaging 20 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Reese Waters is averaging 11.6 points and 3.8 rebounds. Micah Parrish is the third double-digit scorer and Lamont Butler is dishing 3.2 assists. The San Diego State Aztecs are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Diego State Aztecs are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
San Diego State Aztecs Team Facts
- San Diego State has won each of its last 17 games at Viejas Arena.
- Six of San Diego State's last seven night games against Conference opponents at Viejas Arena have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- San Diego State has won the first half in each of its last 17 games at Viejas Arena.
Colorado State Rams Team Facts
- The home team has won 11 of Colorado State's last 12 games.
- Four of Colorado State's last five games at Viejas Arena have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
- Colorado State has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Viejas Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- San Diego State ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.4%).
- San Diego State ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.4).
- Colorado State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.90).
- Colorado State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.5).
Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs prediction
The San Diego State Aztecs are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, where the crowd is nasty and it only feeds that defense. With that said, you can argue Colorado State is the more talented team and that offense gives any defense trouble. Also, Colorado State did beat San Diego State by 8 points a couple of weeks ago, a game the Rams were in control for the entire contest. Colorado State is a good team with a scary offense. I'll grab the points.
Randy’s Pick Colorado State +5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
