The San Diego State Aztecs (14-9, 6-4 MWC) will be at Moby Arena to go head-to-head against the Colorado State Rams (9-15, 4-7 MWC) in a MWC matchup. The game will air on ESPN2 at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
San Diego State Aztecs at Colorado State Rams ATS Odds
In their last game, the Rams were beaten by the Wyoming Cowboys, 74-66, while the Aztecs beat the Utah State Aggies, 68-63.
San Diego State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 16.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 30.6). For those same stats, Utah State was 17.0 and 27.3, respectively. Colorado State, meanwhile, held Wyoming to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below the 27.6 mark opponents have averaged against Colorado State this season). Colorado State’s Nico Carvacho had a good game, finishing with 15 points and 17 rebounds. San Diego State, meanwhile, rallied around Nathan Mensah, who put up 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Aztecs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last contest, San Diego State won 97-78. The Aztecs’ 11.1 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Rams, who had a rate of 19.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The prolific offense of San Diego State will clash against the mid-tier defense of Colorado State. The Aztecs currently rank 79th in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 336th in defensive efficiency. The Aztecs should have the edge on that side of the ball.
San Diego State vs. Colorado State Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Diego State averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 47th in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- The Aztecs average 21.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 189th in the nation. The Rams rank 259th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- Colorado State is 11th in the nation with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while San Diego State is 17th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 5.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
