In a game that represents the 2018 season opener for the road team, the Colorado State Rams (-8) are set to host the Colorado Buffaloes at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The game is scheduled to kick off at 9:30 p.m. ET and fans can catch it live by tuning in to CBS Sports Network.
Colorado Buffaloes at Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
In this Friday game, Colorado State is getting picked as the favorite and the team’s currently giving up 8 points. The Buffaloes are also receiving +250 moneyline odds while the Rams are -330. Oddsmakers have determined the over/under (O/U) to be 65.5 points, and some good in-game betting opportunities could be unveiled during this showdown.
Early action has shifted in the direction of both the Rams and the over. The opening line was initially -6 and the over/under was originally placed at just 61.5.
The Buffaloes have lost 5.4 units so far and are 4-9 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 7-6. The Rams have lost 5.7 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 3-9 ATS and have an O/U record of 5-6-1.
The Buffaloes were 5-7 straight-up (SU) last season while the Rams posted a winning 7-6 SU record in 2017. Against conference competition, the Buffaloes finished 2-7 SU and the Rams were 5-3 SU when facing Mountain West schools. The Buffaloes went 3-0 SU against teams out of conference while the Rams were 2-2 SU against non-conference schools.
The Buffaloes produced 247 passing yards per game and 160 rushing yards per game versus their nine Pac-12 opponents last year. The team managed to score 24.7 points per game against those opponents while giving up 34.6 per contest. When facing non-conference programs, they averaged 31.7 points and 9.0 points-allowed, in addition to 299 pass yards per game and 149 rush yards per contest.
In games featuring out-of-conference competition, the Rams passed for 307 yards per game and ran for 173 per game on their way to 30.5 points per outing. When playing just MWC opponents, the offensive unit registered 35.5 points per game by averaging 282 passing yards and 230 rushing yards. The Rams defense allowed 23.8 PPG to non-conference foes and 29.4 to MWC teams in 2017
The Rams ought to own the advantage along both the offensive and defensive fronts. Their offensive line gave up just 13 sacks last season while the D-line logged 27 sacks. The Buffaloes offensive line gave up 39 sacks last year and their defense sacked opposing QBs on just 19 occasions.
These two schools met a year ago with the final result being a 17-3 win for Colorado.
NCAA Tip: Colorado Buffaloes at Colorado State Rams
SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
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The Colorado O-line allowed 39 sacks last season. Their defense created 19 sacks.
Rams quarterbacks were sacked 13 times last year. Their defense was able to sack opposing signal-callers on 27 occasions
Colorado created 17 rushing touchdowns last season.
Colorado State put up 26 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Buffaloes put up 3.8 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 5.2 to opponents.
The Rams tallied 5.0 yards per carry last season and allowed a YPC of 5.1 to opponents.
Colorado put up 19 passing touchdowns last season.
Colorado State produced 29 passing touchdowns last season.
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