Utah State vs Colorado State Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Utah State Aggies are visiting the Colorado State Rams on Saturday, Match 1st at the Moby Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Prediction. We will examine:

The Colorado State Rams recent form and player performance

The Utah State Aggies recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Colorado State Rams

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Utah State Aggies

Recent betting trends in games played between Utah State Aggies and Colorado State Rams

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams game

Colorado State Rams Preview

The Colorado State Rams have a 19-9 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the Mountain West. Colorado State is coming off a 77-55 win in Air Force. The Rams are 15-13 against the spread, and 15-12-1 in over/under, while having a 12-2 home record. 

Offensively, Colorado State is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 174th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.8 points per game (64th). The Rams shoot with 46.9% from the field (68th), and with 34.3% from beyond the arc (159th). The Rams shoot with 77.8% from the free throw line, which is the 21st-best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (166th).

Nique Clifford leads Colorado State in scoring this season, with an average of 17.6 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 10.1, and in assists made with 4.2 per game. Jalen Lake adds 11.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. 

Utah State Aggies Preview

The Utah State Aggies have a 24-5 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the Mountain West. Utah State is coming off a 65-82 loss in Boise State. The Aggies are 14-14 against the spread, and 14-12-2 in over/under, while having a 7-3 road record.

Offensively, Utah State is averaging 81.9 points per game, which is the 27th-best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.9 points per game (116th). The Aggies shoot with 49.5% from the field, which is the 6th-best in the nation, and with 37% from beyond the arc (42nd). The Aggies shoot with 69.9% from the free-throw line (253rd), and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game (213th).

Ian Martinez leads Utah State in scoring with an average of 17 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists, while Mason Falsley adds 14.9 points and team-highs both in rebounding with 6.1, and in assists made, with 3.8 per game.

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• Colorado State has won each of its last seven home games.
• Colorado State has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games against the Mountain West Conference at Moby Arena.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• Utah State has won 37 of its last 44 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Utah State has won the first half in each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Prediction

Utah State is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against vs Colorado State, and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Under is 5-2-1 in their last 8 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Utah State won 93-85 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, Colorado State is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season, and the Rams have been terrific at home, while the Aggies have been very efficient on the road. Both teams are also coming in very good form, as the Rams are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread, while the Aggies are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 4-1 against the spread. Both teams have been involved in some higher scoring games lately, as they are 10-4 to the over in their last 14 games combined, and their previous meeting this season was also a high-scoring one. I expect another high-scoring affair, so give me the over the point total.