Nevada vs Colorado State Prediction 3/13/25 College Basketball Picks

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado State Rams

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Nevada Wolf Pack

Recent betting trends in games played between the Nevada Wolf Pack and Colorado State Rams

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Nevada Wolf Pack vs Colorado State Rams game

Colorado State Rams Preview

The Colorado State Rams have a 22-9 record this season and were placed 2nd in the Mountain West. Colorado State is coming off an 83-73 win over Boise State. The Rams are 18-13 against the spread and 17-13-1 in over/under. 

Offensively, Colorado State is averaging 75.4 points per game, which ranks 137th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.5 points per game (56th). The Rams shoot 47.9% from the field (53rd) and 35.8% from beyond the arc (106th). The Rams shoot 79% from the free throw line, which is the 10th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game (173rd).

Nique Clifford leads Colorado State in scoring this season, with an average of 18.4 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 9.7 and in assists made with 4.4 per game. Jalen Lake adds 11.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. 

Nevada Wolf Pack Preview

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a 17-15 record this season and were placed 7th in the Mountain West. They are coming off an 86-71 win over Fresno State in the first round of the tournament last night. The Wolf Pack are 15-17 against the spread and 16-16 in over/under.

Offensively, Nevada is averaging 72.7 points per game, which ranks 232th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.2 points per game (63rd). The Wolf Pack shoot 47.7% from the field (43rd) and 34.7% from beyond the arc (121st). The Wolf Pack shoot 70% from the free-throw line (265th) and are grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game (322nd).

Kobe Sanders leads Nevada in scoring, with an average of 17 points, 7 rebounds, and a team-high 10 assists, while Tyler Rollison adds 15 points, 3 rebounds a 3 assists per game.

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• Colorado State has won each of its last seven games.
• Nevada has lost eight of its last nine Conference Tournament night games.
• Nevada has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against the Mountain West Conference at Thomas & Mack Center.

Why the Nevada Wolf Pack will win

• Colorado State has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Nevada has won each of its last three games played at neutral venues.
• Colorado State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Nevada's last nine games against Conference opponents at neutral venues has produced a total of 140+ points.
• Each of the last nine night games between Nevada and Colorado State has produced a total of 141+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colorado State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.0%).
• Colorado State ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.9%).
• Nevada ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.5).
• Nevada ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.3).

Nevada Wolf Pack vs Colorado State Rams Prediction

Colorado State is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against Nevada and is 3-0 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and Colorado State has won both meetings against Nevada this season. At home by 79-71 and on the road by 66-64, covering the spread in both.

In this Nevada Wolf Pack vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, Colorado State is coming as -5.5-point favorites. Colorado State has a better record this season and has been more rested, as they did not participate in the first round, and they also have 7 wins away from home, while Nevada has only 3. Colorado was scorching hot to end the regular season, as they had seven consecutive wins, where they covered the spread in all seven games. Nevada on the other hand, snapped a three-game losing streak with their win against Fresno last night, but they still are 2-5 in their last 7 games and 2-5 against the spread. Take the better team that is well-rested and has already won their opponents twice. Take the Colorado State Rams and lay the -5.5 points.