It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Utah State Aggies (13-5, 3-2 MWC) welcome the Colorado State Rams (7-10, 2-2 MWC) to Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies ATS Prediction
The last time the Rams played, they topped the New Mexico Lobos, 91-76. The Rams forced 17 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.351 (above their season average of 0.246). Nico Carvacho was a key piece for Colorado State with 16 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies won big over the San Jose State Spartans in their last matchup, 81-63. The Aggies had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 17.0), while the Spartans had a free throw rate of 0.191 (below their season average of 0.276). Diogo Brito led Utah State in scoring with 23 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Aggies won 76-65. The Aggies made 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.563 vs. 0.453).
The prolific offense of Utah State will battle against the mid-tier defense of Colorado State. The Aggies rank 70th in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 328th in defensive efficiency. The Aggies figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Rams rank 287th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 percent), while the Aggies rank third in defensive rebounding percentage (78.7 percent).
Colorado State at Utah State Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah State ranks 11th in rebounds per game (41.3) while Colorado State ranks 176th (34.7).
The Aggies average 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. The Rams rank 171st in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Utah State ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while Colorado State ranks 173rd (1.9).
The Aggies rank 148th in three pointers allowed per game (23.2) while the Rams rank 231st (26.2).
Colorado State ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Utah State ranks 91st (6.3).
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The Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Colorado State has lost by an average of 0.1 points.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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