Air Force Falcons vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/25
Betting on today’s Falcons 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 odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have Colorado State as the -17.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134 points.
AIR FORCE FALCONS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Air Force Falcons +17.5
This game will be played at Moby Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.
WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Rams.
- Even though we have Colorado State winning straight-up, we like Air Force at +17.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can Air Force Pull Off A Win at Moby Arena?
Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games
The Falcons dropped to 3-17 on the season after an 87-58 loss to Utah State on Saturday. Air Force, who were +14.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The combined score of 145 points went over the 140.5 O/U line.
Air Force trailed 42-33 at halftime and managed only 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45 points to Utah State.
Air Force struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 38% shooting from the field. They hit only 25% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 20 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44%.
Ethan Taylor led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Ian Martinez added 16 points, shooting 57.1% from deep, while Isaac Johnson contributed 12 points, going 4 for 6 from three.
Air Force gave up 87 points in their last game, despite holding the opposing team to 38% shooting from the field. The Falcons allowed 14 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 25%, making 5 of 20 three-point attempts. Air Force also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 shots, or 65%. The Falcons allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Can Colorado State Pull Off a Home Win?
Colorado State Rams Recent Game/Games
Colorado State improved to 13-7 on the season with a 69-64 road win over Fresno State on Saturday. The Rams were -11.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 133 fell short of the O/U line of 147.5.
Colorado State led 33-31 at halftime and outscored Fresno State 36-33 in the second half to secure the win.
In their recent game, the Rams shot 47.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 63% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 30.8% (8/26). At the free-throw line, they connected on 68.8% of their attempts.
Nique Clifford led the way with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from three. Alex Crawford added 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Zaon Collins contributed 17 points, hitting 50% of his threes.
Colorado State’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting on 25 attempts.
From three-point range, the Rams’ defense conceded 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 77%. Colorado State allowed 5 offensive rebounds.