The Long Beach State 49ers (4-9) take on the Colorado State Rams (5-6) at The Walter Pyramid. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Colorado State Rams at Long Beach State 49ers Betting Prediction
In the Rams’ last game, they dismantled the Colorado Christian Cougars, 100-66. The Rams had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.646 vs. 0.466). Colorado State received a boost from Nico Carvacho, who finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The 49ers were beaten by the No. 21 UCLA Bruins in their last game, 91-80. UCLA’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Long Beach State. The Bruins had a rate of 0.563, while the 49ers posted a mark of 0.484. With 31 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Deishuan Booker was the top scorer from either team.
After the Rams won the only contest against the 49ers last season, 68-66, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Rams had a better free throw rate (0.242 vs. 0.194) and had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 19.0).
It will be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the fast-paced 49ers will look to push the more grind-it-out Rams. The 49ers rank 44th in possessions per game while the Rams are 273rd. Also, the Rams’ 60th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.9) will clash against the 49ers’ 262nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 104.9).
Colorado State Rams vs. Long Beach State 49ers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado State ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Long Beach State ranks 182nd (9.5).
The Rams rank 126th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while the 49ers rank 236th (40.8).
Colorado State ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Long Beach State ranks 130th (4.2).
The 49ers rank 118th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2) while the Rams rank 226th (26.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 10.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Colorado State has been defeated by an average of 0.4 points.
During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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