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Colorado State Rams vs Air Force Falcons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Falcon Stadium — USAF Academy, CO

Article updated Oct 17, 6:17 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The United States Air Force Academy football team has struggled this season with a 0-5 record, while the Colorado State Rams have had a more promising season at 3-3. In their

Game outlook

The United States Air Force Academy football team has struggled this season with a 0-5 record, while the Colorado State Rams have had a more promising season at 3-3. In their latest game, Air Force's offense showed signs of life, but defensive lapses allowed New Mexico to score 52 points in a 52-37 loss. The Rams are coming off a conference-opening win and are currently fourth in the Mountain West. This weekend's matchup will be the 62nd meeting between the two teams, with Air Force leading the series 39-21-1 and riding a seven-game win streak against Colorado State. Colorado State is the betting favorite at -7 for the upcoming game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rams -268 | Falcons +225

Spread: Rams -7 (-110) | Falcons +7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 46 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado State will win straight-up is 73%.

Colorado State Rams

Following a hard-fought victory over San Jose State, the Rams are gearing up for a critical rivalry matchup with Air Force in Week 8. Center Jacob Gardner and head coach Jay Norvell are emphasizing the importance of this game, with Gardner stressing the need to end the team's losing streak against Air Force. The Falcons may have a 0-5 record, but their triple-option offense poses a significant challenge for CSU's defense, led by James Mitchell. The offense will need to take advantage of every opportunity and avoid falling behind early in order to control the pace of the game. Despite their current power ranking of 109, Colorado State is focused on executing with discipline and physicality to secure a win in this crucial matchup.

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Air Force Falcons Analysis

Air Force's quarterback duo Quentin Hayes and Josh Johnson showed promise in the team's recent loss to New Mexico, with Hayes making an impressive start and Johnson leading late scoring drives. Head coach Troy Calhoun may continue to give both young quarterbacks playing time to develop. Despite a strong performance against New Mexico, Air Force still faces uncertainty as they prepare to host their in-state rival. Fullback Terrence Gist has emerged as a powerful force on the team, transitioning from high school linebacker to a key player on offense. Gist's physical style and perseverance through injuries have earned him praise from coaches and teammates. Air Force's current power ranking and offensive and defensive statistics indicate room for improvement, while recent matchups against Colorado State have favored the opponent.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Colorado State Rams-298 → -228Moved
  • Moneyline · Air Force Falcons+240 → +185Moved
  • Spread · Colorado State Rams-7.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Air Force Falcons+7.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over47 (-110) → 44 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under47 (-110) → 44 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Colorado State Rams
2-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Air Force Falcons
0-5 matchup record · 1-9-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-17T22:17:01.214Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Air Force's quarterback duo Quentin Hayes and Josh Johnson showed promise in the team's recent loss to New Mexico, with Hayes making an impressive start and Johnson leading late scoring drives. Head coach Troy Calhoun may continue to give both young quarterbacks playing time to develop. Despite a strong performance against New Mexico, Air Force still faces uncertainty as they prepare to host their in-state rival. Fullback Terrence Gist has emerged as a powerful force on the team, transitioning from high school linebacker to a key player on offense. Gist's physical style and perseverance through injuries have earned him praise from coaches and teammates. Air Force's current power ranking and offensive and defensive statistics indicate room for improvement, while recent matchups against Colorado State have favored the opponent.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-10-28Air Force Falcons 30 · Colorado State Rams 13
  • 2022-11-19Colorado State Rams 12 · Air Force Falcons 24
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado State Rams defeated Air Force Falcons 21-13

Colorado State Rams defeated Air Force Falcons 21-13 on October 19, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Colorado State Rams' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Colorado State Rams -6 (-110) spread, Colorado State Rams covered, while the 34 combined points finished under the recorded total of 44.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MackintoshSpread · Colorado State Rams -7 (-110)Win
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Air Force Falcons +7 (-110)Loss
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Air Force Falcons +7 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpSpread · Air Force Falcons +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • DrfeelgoodSpread · Colorado State Rams -6.25 (-110)Win