The Boise State Broncos (9-11, 4-3 MWC) will be at Moby Arena to square off against the Colorado State Rams (8-12, 3-4 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Boise State Broncos vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rams defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 74-65, while the Broncos easily got past the Wyoming Cowboys 77-52.
Boise State played a perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 26.4) and a turnover percentage of 21.7 (worse than their season average of 16.7). Wyoming had marks of 12.0 and 31.5, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Colorado State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Fresno State. The Rams had a rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.251), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.172 (below their season average of 0.234). Colorado State’s Kris Martin played well, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, RJ Williams was a key piece for Boise State with 18 points.
The Broncos dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Boise State won 87-54. Boise State won the rebounding battle. The Broncos had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 11), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 20) and total rebounds (51 vs. 31). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
It could be a tough matchup for Colorado State on the offensive glass. The Rams rank 305th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.6 percent), while Boise State ranks 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Boise State at Colorado State Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boise State ranks 66th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while Colorado State ranks 260th (26.4).
- The Broncos rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Rams rank 65th (5.8).
- Colorado State ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Boise State ranks 31st (2.5).
- The Broncos rank 41st in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Rams rank 221st (15.2).
- Boise State ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while Colorado State ranks 183rd (35.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 2.4 for the season.
