Colorado State (8-6) vs Fresno State (4-11)
January 7, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado State -14.5 — Over/Under: 149.5
The Fresno State Bulldogs and Colorado State Rams meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Moby Arena. Here’s a Fresno State vs Colorado State Prediction. This article will include a Fresno State vs Colorado State Pick.
Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Fresno State Bulldogs lost to New Mexico and Utah State, and they play Nevada, Air Force, and New Mexico next. The Fresno State Bulldogs are averaging 74.1 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Amar Augillard is averaging 13.3 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Zaon Collins is averaging 13.1 points and 4.2 assists. Mykell Robinson is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Weaver is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Fresno State Bulldogs are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.8 percent from the free throw line. The Fresno State Bulldogs are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams beat San Jose State, lost to New Mexico, and they play UNLV, San Diego State, and Wyoming next. The Colorado State Rams are averaging 72.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Nique Clifford is averaging 16.8 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Jalen Lake is averaging 13.4 points and 2.6 rebounds. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is dishing 0.6 assists and Kyan Evans is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Colorado State Rams are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Colorado State Rams are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- Fresno State has lost each of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
- Colorado State has won each of its last six night games against Fresno State.
- Colorado State has won the first half in each of its last four games against Fresno State.
Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win
- Colorado State has lost four of its last five night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Seven of Fresno State’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Fresno State ranks T360th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (66.5).
- Fresno State ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (82.3).
Fresno State vs Colorado State Injury Report
The Fresno State Bulldogs won’t have David Douglas Jr., and Pierre Geneste Jr. is questionable with an undisclosed issue. Geneste has played in five games this season, but he hasn’t played since December 14. Ethan Morton is questionable for Colorado State due to an illness. Morton has played in 352 minutes this season while scoring 39 points.
Fresno State vs Colorado State Prediction
The Colorado State Rams are far and away the more talented team, and they actually put in effort defensively. The Fresno State Bulldogs are one of the worst defensive teams in the country, allowing more than 80 points per game on 47.2 percent shooting. However, Fresno State hasn’t had the easiest schedule in the world and despite playing some tough spots, they’ve hung around at times and have covered seven of their last 10 games. Fresno State just gave Utah State a scare despite being a 23-point dog. That should provide some sort of confidence. Give me the points with Fresno State on the road on Tuesday night.