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Colorado State Rams Face Uphill Battle Against Size and Defensive Edge of Boston College Eagles in Hall of Fame Classic

On Wednesday, the Colorado St. Rams and the Boston College Eagles will go head-to-head in the first round of the four-team Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City, Missouri. Both teams come into the tournament undefeated, sporting 4-0 records and hoping to secure a spot in the championship game. The opening tip is set for 1:30 PM EST, with Colorado St. having the edge in the opening betting line at -6.

Game Info

• When: Wednesday, 11/22/2023 @ 1:30pm EST
• Where: T-Mobile Center Stadium

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Eagles +165 | Rams -200
• Spread: Eagles +6 (-110) | Rams -6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado St. will win straight-up is 67%.

Boston College vs Colorado St. Stats

Boston College Eagles

Colorado State Rams started the 2023-24 season with a 4-0 record and are looking to build on their 15-18 finish last year. After a 15-2 run to start the second half on Friday night, they secured an 84-61 victory. Patrick Cartier led the way with 14 points; Nique Clifford and Joel Scott added 13 points and 12 points respectively. Through their first four games the Rams have scored 21st in the nation, are 7th in field goal percentage and 20th in 3pt field goal percentage. They have had some trouble with defensive rebounding, rank 313th in nation, but average only 11.33 turnovers per game (ranked #119).

Colorado St. Rams Analysis

The Boston College Eagles are off to a strong start at 4-0 with three returners from their 16-17 season. The Eagles show strength in defense and rebounding, ranking 50th in total rebounding and 90th in opponent's points per game. Offensively they are further behind, ranking 124th for points per game, 149th for field goal percentage and 149th for 3-point field goal percentage. Meanwhile, the Colorado State Rams, ranked 37 in power ranking, have an edge on offense, scoring an average of 88.25 per game (34th in the nation) and making an average of 40.86% three pointers (23rd). Defensively, they give up an average of 68.75 points per game (159th) and allow an average of 42.92% field goals (221st). The Rams hope to use their offensive advantage to challenge the defending Eagles for a win.

Eagles Size and Advantage on the Glass Give Them Edge Over Rams

Both the Eagles and Rams have faced weak schedules which helps explain their perfect records. Though the teams are similar in several respects, the Eagles have the advantage on the glass due to ranking 50th in the country in rebounding and having the size to protect the interior against the Rams. Neither team is prone to turnovers, and while the Rams shoot well from the arc, they haven’t gone up against a team of quality or with the Eagles’ size. For these reasons, the Eagles are the favored team.

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