Colorado State Rams vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
The Rams and Huskies are set to face off at 6:30 ET on truT. The Huskies will host the game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Washington being favored by -2.5 over Colorado State.
COLORADO STATE RAMS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Huskies -2.5
This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Colorado State Stun the Crowd at Acrisure Arena?
Colorado State fell to UC Riverside 77-75 on Friday, November 22nd, in a surprising home loss. The Rams, who were -12 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 143.
After trailing 27-26 at halftime, Colorado State scored 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, leading to the narrow defeat.
Barrington Hargress led the Rams with 31 points and 6 assists, shooting 55% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 21 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 54.5% of his shots and matching Hargress’s 3-point shooting percentage.
Colorado State shot 40.3% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They made 10 of 33 three-point attempts (30.3%) and connected on 60% of their free throws. The Rams recorded 18 assists and 5 offensive rebounds in the game.
Colorado State’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 15/29.
From beyond the arc, Colorado State held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 10 made threes on 33 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 15 for 60%. Colorado State limited the damage on the boards, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.
Will Washington Make it Happen at Home?
Washington improved to 4-0 on the season with a 77-60 win over Alcorn State on Friday. The Huskies, who were -27 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 137 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Washington led 36-34 at halftime before clamping down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own.
Tyler Harris led the way for Washington with 27 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, in their latest game. The Huskies shot 49% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They connected on 63% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from three, hitting just 31.8% (7-of-22).
Washington also made 22-of-30 free throws (73.3%) and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Zoom Diallo added 15 points and 4 assists, while Keionte Cornelius and Marcus Tankersley combined to shoot 7-of-27, with Cornelius hitting 3-of-11 from deep.
Despite giving up 60 points, Washington’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field. The Huskies allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent making 17 of 27 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Washington’s defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they connected on 7 of 22 attempts. The Huskies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 73%. Washington gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.