Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Aztecs? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. This Mountain West conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and San Diego State is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Colorado State.
COLORADO STATE RAMS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colorado State Rams +8.5
This game will be played at Viejas Arena at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.
WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Aztecs.
- Even though we have San Diego State winning straight-up, we like Colorado State at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Colorado State Defense Show Up on the Road?
Colorado State improved to 10-6 on the season with an 84-62 home win over UNLV on Saturday. The Rams, who were favored by 5.5 points, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.
Leading 46-35 at halftime, Colorado State maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, outscoring UNLV 38-27 to close out the game.
Colorado State’s offense was clicking in their latest game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 56.6% (30/53). They were especially effective from three-point range, hitting 12 of 24 attempts for 50%, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 67.9%. The Rams also connected on 12 of 15 free throws, shooting 80% from the line.
Rashaan Mbemba and Nique Clifford both scored 22 points, with Clifford adding 7 assists and shooting 4/5 from three. Jaden Henley and Dedan Thomas Jr. each contributed 19 points, with Thomas adding 6 assists. Jalen Lake hit 3 threes and finished with 13 points, while Kyan Evans added 11 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.
Despite giving up 62 points, Colorado State’s defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 18 of 29 shots, resulting in a 62% two-point shooting percentage for their opponents.
From beyond the arc, Colorado State’s defense allowed 12 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 for 80%. The Rams gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Aztecs Live Up to the Hype at Home?
San Diego State’s season record dropped to 9-4 after a 62-48 loss to New Mexico on Saturday. The Aztecs were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread.
San Diego State trailed 30-20 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The total points for the game were 110, well under the O/U line of 148.5.
San Diego State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 48 points with a field goal percentage of 35.4%. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, and they shot 37.5% on two-pointers and 31.2% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 16 three-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Aztecs connected on just 9 of 17 attempts, shooting 52.9%. They managed only 3 offensive rebounds and recorded 10 assists. Donovan Dent led the team with 16 points and 5 assists, while Miles Byrd added 14 points, hitting 3 of 7 threes. Tru Washington also made 3 of 7 from deep, finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds.
San Diego State’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making 18 of 39 shots for 46%.
From beyond the arc, the Aztecs were even tougher, allowing just 6 threes on 28 attempts for 21%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted only 8 for 40%.