San Diego State Aztecs vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
Planning on watching today’s Aztecs and Rams game? Catch the action at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on CBSS. This Mountain West conference matchup has an over/under of 134.5 points, and Colorado State is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. San Diego State.
SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colorado State Rams -1.5
This game will be played at Moby Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.
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 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Aztecs Lock in a Road Win?
San Diego State improved to 14-5 on the season with a narrow 63-61 win over Wyoming on Saturday. The Aztecs were -14.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 128.5 O/U line.
San Diego State led 28-25 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. Despite not covering the spread, the Aztecs managed to hold on for the win.
San Diego State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range, connecting on only 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.8%, but they did manage to hit 78.6% of their free throws, going 22 for 28 from the line.
Dontaie Allen led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, while Magoon Gwath contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. Obi Agbim dished out 6 assists, but struggled with his shooting, hitting just 2 of 11 shots overall.
San Diego State’s defense held their opponent to 61 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Aztecs allowed 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 48% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 5/22, just 22%. San Diego State sent them to the line 28 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 78%. The Aztecs gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Is It the Rams Game to Lose at Home?
Colorado State Rams Recent Game/Games
Colorado State fell to 14-8 on the season after an 87-65 loss to New Mexico on Wednesday. The Rams, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-31 at halftime, Colorado State allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 34. The game’s total points of 152 went over the 150.5-point line.
Colorado State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.5% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 20 for 24 from the line.
Donovan Dent and C.J. Noland each scored 19 points, with Noland hitting all 7 of his shots, including 3 for 3 from deep. The Rams had 14 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team, with Nelly Junior Joseph adding 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Despite Colorado State’s defensive struggles, they allowed 87 points on 53% shooting from the field. Opponents shot 50% on two-point attempts, making 21 of 42 shots.
From beyond the arc, the Rams gave up 9 threes on 14 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they hit 18 free throws, a 75% success rate.