Utah State Aggies at Colorado State Rams ATS Prediction 03/05/19

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The Utah State Aggies (24-6, 14-3 MWC) will finish out the regular season on the road when they take on the Colorado State Rams (12-17, 7-9 MWC) at Moby Arena. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Utah State Aggies at Colorado State Rams Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Rams fell to the New Mexico Lobos, 77-65, while the Aggies defeated the 12th-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack, 81-76.

The Aggies made 28 of their 37 free throws (75.7 percent) and held the Wolf Pack to an effective field goal percentage of 0.409 (below their season average of 0.543). Colorado State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 16.8). Nico Carvacho had a solid performance for Colorado State, contributing 22 points and 13 rebounds. Sam Merrill played a pivotal role for Utah State with 29 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Neemias Queta led the Aggies to an 87-72 win. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Utah State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 vs. 17.6). Colorado State, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.314 vs. 0.186).

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sweet-shooting Colorado State offense ranks 35th in the country in that metric at 0.551, while the elite Utah State defense is ranked 17th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.458).

Utah State at Colorado State Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Utah State averages 17.3 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 217th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
  • The Aggies rank 154th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Rams rank 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
  • The Aggies rank 13th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Rams rank 209th (34.2).
  • Utah State ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.3) while Colorado State ranks 175th (2.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 0.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average).