Colorado State vs Air Force Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks

The Colorado State Rams are visiting the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday, February 25th at the Clune Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colorado State Rams vs Air Force Falcons Prediction. We will examine:

The Air Force Falcons’ recent form and player performance

The Colorado State Rams’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Air Force Falcons

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado State Rams

Recent betting trends in games played between the Colorado State Rams and Air Force Falcons

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Colorado State Rams vs Air Force Falcons game

Air Force Falcons Preview

The Air Force Falcons have a 4-23 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Mountain West. The Falcons are coming off a 72-69 win over Fresno State. The Falcons are 9-18 against the spread, and 16-11 in over/under while having a 3-11 home record.

Offensively, Air Force is averaging 62.7 points per game, which is just 360th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.3 points per game (199th). The Falcons shoot 42.4% from the field (309th) and 33.8% from beyond the arc (197th). The Falcons shoot 63.4% from the free-throw line, which is just 358th in the nation, and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game (356th).

Ethan Taylor leads Air Force in scoring with an average of 14.1 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 5.7 and in assists made with 3.7 per game.

Colorado State Rams Preview

The Colorado State Rams have an 18-9 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Mountain West. Colorado State is coming off a 61-53 win over UNLV. The Rams are 14-13 against the spread, and 15-11-1 in over/under while having a 5-4 road record. 

Offensively, Colorado State is averaging 74.2 points per game, which ranks 179th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.3 points per game (72nd). The Rams shoot 46.8% from the field (79th) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (171st). The Rams shoot with 78% from the free throw line (19th) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (167th).

Nique Clifford leads Colorado State in scoring this season, with an average of 17.9 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 10.2 and in assists made with 4.1 per game. Jalen Lake adds 11.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. 

Why the Air Force Falcons will win

• Colorado State has lost each of its last six Tuesday night road games against the Mountain West Conference.
• The home team has won six of Colorado State’s last seven games.

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• Air Force has lost each of its last 15 night games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Colorado State has won 12 of its last 13 games against Air Force.
• Air Force has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games at Clune Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Four of Air Force’s last five home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Seven of Colorado State’s last eight Tuesday road games against the Mountain West Conference have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Air Force ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (21.4).
• Air Force ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (50.6).
• Colorado State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.3%).
• Colorado State ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.0%).

Colorado State Rams vs Air Force Falcons Prediction

Colorado State is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Air Force, but Air Force is 4-3 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Colorado State won 79-58 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Colorado State Rams vs Air Force Falcons Prediction, Colorado State is coming as a -12.5 road favorite. Colorado State is rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team throughout the season, and have above average on the road. On the other hand, Air Force has been terrible this season, but all of their three wins had been at home. The Falcons are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 1-7 against the spread in their last 8, while on the other hand, the Rams are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread. The Rams have destroyed the Falcons by 21 points in their previous meeting this season, and I expect another comfortable win again today. Take the Colorado State Rams and lay the points on the road.