| MATCHUP | Utah State Aggies | Colorado State Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-3 | 12-7 |
| Spread | -4.5 -105 | +4.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -180 | +150 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-110) | Under 148.5 (-110) |
| Where | Colorado State Stadium | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams enter Friday evening’s contest with a 12–7 win‑loss record, including a 3–5 mark in conference play and an 8–3 record at home. The Rams have compiled wins over Air Force, UNLV, Colorado and the South Florida Bulls, while dropping recent games to Boise State, Fresno State and the Virginia Tech Hokies.These two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Last month, in the Utah State Aggies 100-58 victory over the Colorado State Rams, Colorado State forward Carey Booth tallied 14 points (4 of 5 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds and 1 block in only 20 minutes of play.
The Colorado State Rams average 77.3 points on 49.4 percent shooting from the field (21st in nation) and 41.2 percent from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Rams are allowing opponents 72.2 points per contest.
Junior guard Brandon Rechsteiner leads the Colorado State Rams averaging 12.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.8 steals per game. Sophomore forward Kyle Jorgensen averages 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1 steal per contest. Junior guard Josh Pascarelli provides further backcourt stability averaging 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
The Utah State Aggies enter Friday’s contest with a 15–3 record, including a 6–2 mark in conference play and a 4–2 record on the road. Utah State has amassed wins over Nevada, Boise State, Boise State, Fresno State and the Air Force Falcons, while dropping recent games to UNLV and Grand Canyon.The Utah State Aggies are averaging 83.3 points (49th in country) on 50.6 percent shooting from the field (12th in nation) and 35.7 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Aggies are allowing opponents 69.6 points per contest.
Senior guard MJ Collins Jr. leads the Utah State Aggies averaging 19.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Junior guard Mason Falslev adds 16.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.4 steals per contest. Senior forward Garry Clark contributes 8.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
• Backcourt production. Junior guard Brandon Rechsteiner leads the Colorado State Rams averaging 12.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.8 steals per game.• Home court advantage. The Colorado State Rams are 8–3 at home this season.
• Quality offense. The Colorado State Rams average 77.3 points on 49.4 percent shooting from the field (21st in nation) per game.
Why the Utah State Aggies will win
• Ability to win on the road. The Utah State Aggies are 4–2 on the road this season.• Confidence. The Utah State Aggies defeated the Colorado State Rams 100–58 earlier this season.
• Balanced scoring. Collins Jr., Falslev and Clark have provided consistent offense.
• Offensive edge. The Aggies are averaging 83.3 points per game. Conversely, the Rams are averaging 77.3 points per contest.