Boise State Broncos vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
Planning on watching today’s Broncos and Rams game? Catch the action at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on CBSS. This Mountain West conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Colorado State is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Boise State.
BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colorado State Rams -1.5
This game will be played at Moby Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Rams.
- Not only will Colorado State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Boise State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games
The Broncos fell to 12-6 on the season after an 84-65 road loss to New Mexico on Friday. Boise State entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 152.5.
Boise State struggled early, trailing 48-21 at halftime. They improved in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding New Mexico to 36, but the early deficit was too much to overcome.
Boise State’s offense managed 65 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a strong 60.6% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 24 attempts for 20.8%.
At the free-throw line, the Broncos connected on 10 of 13 attempts, good for 76.9%. They grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Donovan Dent and Nelly Junior Joseph each scored 16 points, with Dent adding 7 assists. Tyson Degenhart and Javan Buchanan contributed 14 points apiece.
Boise State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 54% from the field. The Broncos couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as the other team hit 57% of their shots inside the arc, going 24/42.
From three-point range, Boise State allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, a 46% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted all their free throws. On the glass, the Broncos limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.
Pressure Builds for Colorado State as Home Favorites
Colorado State Rams Recent Game/Games
Colorado State improved to 11-7 on the season with a 79-63 win over Wyoming on Saturday. The Rams, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
Leading 36-28 at halftime, Colorado State scored 43 points in the second half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 142 went over the pre-game line of 133.5.
Colorado State’s offense clicked in their last game, putting up 79 points on 51.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, with a strong 66.7% mark on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 8 of 24 threes, shooting 33.3%.
At the free-throw line, the Rams were nearly automatic, hitting 15 of 17 for 88.2%. Obi Agbim led the way with 26 points, while Nique Clifford added 23 points and 11 rebounds. Dontaie Allen chipped in 14 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes.
Colorado State’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% on 25 made shots from 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, equating to a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Rams limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 attempts for 80%. Colorado State gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.