San Diego St. Aztecs vs
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San Diego State Favored to Prevail in Highly Anticipated Matchup Against Colorado State

The upcoming matchup between San Diego State and Colorado State is highly anticipated, with San Diego State coming off a recent 63-61 win against Wyoming and Colorado State losing 87-65 to New Mexico. San Diego State has historically performed well against Colorado State, holding a 53-43 advantage in the all-time series. Currently, Colorado State is favored to win by -2.5 points, with an opening line of -1. Stay tuned for our prediction on this exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Aztecs +120 | Rams -142
• Spread: Aztecs +2.5 (-110) | Rams -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 134.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado St. will win straight-up is 59%.

San Diego St. vs Colorado St. Stats

San Diego St. Aztecs

San Diego State recently secured their fourth consecutive win in a hard-fought game against Wyoming, bringing their overall record to 15-5. Despite a tense second half, the Aztecs pulled off a 20-0 run to secure a victory, though they nearly lost their lead in the final moments of the game. They are currently ranked third in the Mountain West with an 8-3 conference record. Key players include Magoon Gwath, Miles Byrd, and Nick Boyd, with additional support from Wayne McKinney III, Pharoah Compton, and others. Though their shooting percentages are average, the Aztecs excel in defensive play, ranking highly in field goal and three-pointer defense. With a solid power ranking of 112, San Diego State's strengths lie in their defensive prowess and ability to secure key victories.

Colorado St. Rams Analysis

Colorado State suffered a tough loss against New Mexico, falling to 14-8 overall and tied for third in the Mountain West with an 8-3 conference record. Despite starting strong, the Rams were unable to maintain their lead and ultimately lost after a late-game run by their opponent. Rashaan Mbemba led the team with 17 points in the defeat. The team's offensive stats rank them at 199th in the nation for scoring, averaging 73.73 points per game, while their defensive stats place them at 92nd, allowing an average of 68.68 points per game. Colorado State shoots 46.38% from the field and 78.71% from the free-throw line, with a three-point shooting percentage of 32.23%. They average 35.68 rebounds and 16.64 assists per game. On defense, the Rams allow opponents to shoot 42.23% from the field and 68.42% from the free-throw line, with a three-point percentage of 34.87%. They also average 33.36 defensive rebounds and 10.86 defensive assists per game.

San Diego State Favored to Prevail in High Altitude Matchup against Colorado State

In games like this, caution should be exercised due to the challenges of playing in high altitudes such as Fort Collins or Laramie for visiting teams. San Diego State holds an advantage with a week of rest and preparation following their previous game against Wyoming, compared to Colorado State's recent loss to New Mexico. San Diego State has already demonstrated success in high altitudes by defeating Air Force last month. Despite Colorado State's strong home record of 9-2 this season, they have previously been defeated by New Mexico. Until the team can achieve more consistent scoring to support Clifford, it is unlikely that they will be able to overcome the defensive pressure applied by the Aztecs. Therefore, the prediction for this contest is in favor of the Aztecs.

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