The Colorado State Rams (14-7, 5-3 MWC) and the Utah State Aggies (15-6, 4-4 MWC) square off at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The Rams will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Colorado State Rams at Utah State Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Aggies defeated the Air Force Falcons 72-47, while the Rams beat the Fresno State Bulldogs 86-68.
Colorado State played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 6.8 (better than their season average of 17.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.540). Fresno State had marks of 13.4 and 0.492, respectively, for those same stats. Utah State, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.484 (below their season average of 0.508) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (below their season average of 32.2). For those same stats, Air Force was 0.324 and 20.9, respectively. Justin Bean played well for Utah State with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, David Roddy led the way for Colorado State, putting up 26 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Utah State won 100-96. The Aggies’ 27.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Rams, who had a rate of 21.2. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Utah State does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 20th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.288), but Colorado State is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 29th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.164). Furthermore, the upper-echelon offense of the Rams ranks 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while the Aggies are 53rd-best in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.456).
Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Utah State ranks 12th in rebounds per game (41.4) while Colorado State ranks 161st (35.6).
- The Rams rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Aggies rank 110th (3.6).
- Colorado State averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 92nd in the nation. Utah State ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Aggies rank 16th in assists per game (16.5) while the Rams rank 153rd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Utah State ranks 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Colorado State ranks 229th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.2, up from 5.2 for the season.
