Radford Highlanders vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Betting on today’s Highlanders and Rams game? Catch the action at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 137 points, and Colorado State is favored by -11.5 against Radford in a non-conference matchup.

RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Radford Highlanders +11.5

This game will be played at Moby Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE RADFORD HIGHLANDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Rams.
• Even though we have Colorado State winning straight-up, we like Radford at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Highlanders Defense Show Up in Fort Collins?

Radford’s season record moved to 8-3 after an 81-63 loss to Utah on Saturday. The Highlanders, who were +19.5 underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.

Radford trailed 40-31 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 144 fell just under the 145.5 O/U line.

Radford’s offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 10-of-12 from the line.

Jarvis Moss and Hunter Erickson both hit 4 threes, with Erickson shooting 66.7% from deep. Gabe Madsen struggled, hitting just 3-of-11 from three, but added 7 assists. Radford finished with 8 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.

Radford’s defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 32 shots.

From beyond the arc, Radford’s opponents went 10 for 28, shooting 35%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 71%. Radford gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Can Colorado State Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Colorado State fell to 5-5 on the season after a 76-68 road loss to VCU on Saturday. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Rams not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Colorado State allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The game’s total points of 144 exceeded the O/U line of 136.5.

Colorado State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting just 31.2% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-16 from three-point range.

Joe Bamisile led the way with 25 points, knocking down 4-of-8 threes, while Max Shulga contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from deep. The Rams also got 14 points from Keshawn Williams, who shot 75% overall.

Colorado State’s defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 14 of 27 shots.

From beyond the arc, Colorado State’s opponents hit 11 threes on 30 attempts, good for 36%. The Rams also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 for 60%. Colorado State gave up 12 offensive rebounds.