UC Riverside Highlanders vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Rams. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on MWN, and it’s hosted by the Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Colorado State as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.
UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +10.5
This game will be played at Moby Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Rams.
- Even though we have Colorado State winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Highlanders Pull Off a Road Win?
UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game
UC Riverside’s season took a hit with a 96-54 loss to Santa Clara on Tuesday. The Highlanders, who were +9 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 152.
Riverside trailed 43-21 at halftime and struggled to turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 53.
UC Riverside struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 29.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.4%, and they hit only 4 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 12.9% from beyond the arc.
Christoph Tilly led the Highlanders with 20 points and 5 assists, shooting 8 of 10 from the field. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 threes, while Johnny O’Neil made 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
UC Riverside struggled defensively, giving up 96 points on 58% shooting from the field. Their opponent was particularly effective inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, UC Riverside allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 93% of their free throws.
Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado State?
Colorado State fell to Ole Miss 84-69 on Saturday, November 16th. The Rams were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 153, surpassing the O/U line of 141.
After trailing 45-26 at halftime, Colorado State showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Ole Miss 43-39, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
In their latest game, the Rams put up 69 points, shooting 48% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They hit 62.5% of their two-point attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, hitting 10 of 11 attempts for a 90.9% success rate.
Jalen Lake led the way with 21 points, connecting on 5 of 7 threes, while Nique Clifford added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Jaylen Murray contributed 16 points and 6 assists, and Mikeal Brown-Jones was efficient, shooting 80% from the field in just 12 minutes of play.
The Rams struggled defensively, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They couldn’t contain the inside game, as the opposition hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 19/36.
From beyond the arc, Colorado State allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate. The Rams gave up 9 offensive rebounds.