The Colorado State Rams (5-9, 0-1 MWC) will be at the Save Mart Center to square off against the Fresno State Bulldogs (10-3, 1-0 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Colorado State Rams vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves 91-63, while the Rams beat the Colorado Christian Cougars 100-66.
Colorado State played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.646. Colorado Christian recorded marks of 17.1 and 0.466, respectively, for those same stats. Fresno State, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.344 and a turnover percentage of 9.9. For those same stats, Alaska-Anchorage was 0.169 and 19.3, respectively. Braxton Huggins played a key role for Fresno State with 23 points. Meanwhile, Nico Carvacho led the way for Colorado State, contributing 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Fresno State won 86-65. The Bulldogs’ 11.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Rams, who had a mark of 16.2. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Deshon Taylor and Huggins have played at a high level over the last five games for Fresno State. Taylor has averaged 0 points, while Huggins has put up 0 points a game during that span.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Fresno State should have a substantial advantage. The sharp-shooting Bulldogs offense ranks 55th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.551, while the bottom-tier Colorado State defense is ranked 254th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.517).
Colorado State Rams at Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Fresno State ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Colorado State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
- The Bulldogs rank 125th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Rams rank 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- Colorado State is 16th in the NCAA with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while Fresno State is 57th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
- The Bulldogs average 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 38th in the country. The Rams rank 193rd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- Fresno State ranks 49th in steals per game (7.8) while Colorado State ranks 169th (5.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 10.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Colorado State has lost by an average of 2.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
