Air Force vs Colorado State Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Air Force Falcons and the Colorado State Rams meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Moby Arena in Fort Collins. Here’s an Air Force vs Colorado State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Air Force vs Colorado State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Air Force Falcons Betting Preview

The Falcons have had a pretty rough year so far. Air Force took losses in their first four games this season, then hit a three-game win streak in late November. Since then however, it’s been losses to Northern Colorado, South Dakota, Pacific, Navy, San Diego State, Wyoming, UNLV, Utah State, New Mexico, San Jose State and Nevada. That gives the Falcons a 3-15 record through 18 games so far.

In the Nevada game on Saturday the Falcons entered the second half with an 11-point deficit 40-29. Air Force was outscored 41-37 the rest of the way and ended up with another defeat 81-66. The team’s leading scorer in the losing effort was Lucas Hobin with 22 points, four rebounds and one assist. Ethan Greenberg added 13 points with three assists and Wesley Celichowsi had 11 points.

Colorado State Rams Betting Preview

Over on the Rams’ side, they managed a nice start this year. Colorado State won nine of their first 11 games, taking losses to only Denver and Virginia Tech during that time. The Rams are just 2-5 since then though, with losses to Utah State, Nevada, New Mexico, Fresno State and Boise State. Through the first 18 games of the year Colorado State is sitting on an 11-7 overall record.

Matched up against Boise State on Friday the Rams were in the locker room looking up at a 39-30 deficit. Colorado State got better from there on a 43-40 run but it wasn’t enough as the team fell 79-73 in a road loss in the end. Both Brandon Rechsteiner (five rebounds; three assists) and Rashaan Mbemba (four rebounds; one assist) led the team with 17 points apiece.

Air Force Falcons @ Colorado State Rams Betting Trends: January 20, 2026

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• Air Force has lost each of its last 20 night games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Colorado State has won seven of its last eight home games against Air Force at Moby Arena.
• Colorado State has won the first half in 15 of its last 19 games at Moby Arena.

Why the Air Force Falcons will win

• Colorado State has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Air Force vs Colorado State Prediction

I’ll lean toward Colorado State here. There’s not a lot to get excited about in this one, but it’s a good opportunity for the Rams to post a nice home win and get back on track in the record column. In their Friday loss to Boise State, the Rams shot very well from the field (48.9 percent), 3-point range (56 percent on 14-of-25) and the line (92.9 percent on 13-of-14). That said, Colorado State also coughed up 14 turnovers and got outscored in the paint. The Rams are just 2-5 in their last seven games, and they’ve given up at least 75 points in all five of those defeats.

As for Air Force, they shot a tepid 41.1 percent from the field with a 36-19 rebounding deficit and 13 turnovers in their latest home loss to Nevada—not to mention the 34-14 deficit on points in the paint. The Falcons just aren’t scoring well during this 11-game losing streak; they’ve been below 67 points in every one of those games while giving up some pretty big totals on the other side.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Colorado State Rams -20.5