San Diego State vs Colorado State Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

The San Diego State Aztecs are visiting the Colorado State Rams on Saturday, February 8th at the Moby Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a San Diego State Aztecs vs Colorado State Rams Prediction. We will examine:

The Colorado State Rams’ recent form and player performance

The San Diego State Aztecs’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado State Rams

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Diego State Aztecs

Recent betting trends in games played between the San Diego State Aztecs and Colorado State Rams

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome in the San Diego State Aztecs vs Colorado State Rams game

Colorado State Rams Preview

The Colorado State Rams have a 14-8 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Mountain West. Colorado State is coming off a 65-87 loss to New Mexico. The Rams are 10-12 against the spread, and 12-9-1 in over/under, while having a 9-2 home record. 

Offensively, Colorado State is averaging 73.7 points per game, which ranks 205th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.7 points per game (92nd). The Rams shoot 46.3% from the field (99th) and 32.2% from beyond the arc (261st). The Rams shoot 78.7% from the free throw line (11th) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (173rd).

Nique Clifford leads Colorado State in scoring this season, with an average of 17.3 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 9.6 and in assists made with 4 per game. Jalen Lake adds 12.9 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. 

San Diego State Aztecs Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs have a 15-5 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the Mountain West. San Diego State is coming off a 63-61 win over Wyoming. The Aztecs are 8-11 against the spread, and 8-10-1 in over/under, while having a 4-1 road record. 

Offensively, San Diego State is averaging 71.6 points per game, which ranks 254th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 62.9 points per game, which is the 13th-best in the nation. The Aztecs shoot 43.6% from the field (247th) and 33.9% from beyond the arc (179th). The Aztecs shoot 68.6% from the free-throw line (290th) and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (112th).

Myles Bird leads San Diego State in scoring with an average of 13.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Nick Boyd adds 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and a team-high 3.5 assists per game.

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• Colorado State has won 22 of its last 24 night games at Moby Arena.
• Colorado State has won the first half in each of its last five night games at Moby Arena.

Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win

• San Diego State has won each of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Diego State has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

San Diego State Aztecs vs Colorado State Rams Prediction

San Diego State is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against Colorado State and is 8-2 against the spread. Under is 6-2-1 in their last 9 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, San Diego State won 76-60 at home, covering the spread.  

In this San Diego State Aztecs vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, Colorado State is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have similar record this season, and while Colorado State is very strong at home, San Diego State has been extremely strong on the road. Both teams have been in very good form lately, and have been playing some higher-scoring games, going for 9-3-1 to the over in their last 13 games combined. I expect another high-scoring affair, so take the over.