The Colorado State Rams (6-4) look to lengthen their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Long Beach State 49ers (5-9) at Moby Arena. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 23, 2017.
Long Beach State 49ers vs. Colorado State Rams Free Prediction
In the 49ers’ last contest, they were blown out by the No. 2 Michigan State Spartans, 102-60. Michigan State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Long Beach State. The Spartans had a rate of 0.711 (above their season average of 0.569), while the 49ers posted a mark of 0.441 (below their season average of 0.524). Gabe Levin was Long Beach State’s high scorer with 14 points on 7-for-19 shooting.
The Rams were victorious over the Arkansas-Fort Smith Lions in their last game, 87-73. The Rams had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 6.8 (better than their season average of 17.0), while the Lions had a free throw rate of 0.131 (below their season average of 0.238). Deion James was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
Long Beach State could struggle to create turnovers. Colorado State ranks 51st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.6 percent), while Long Beach State forces the 190th-most turnovers (19.3 percent).
After the 49ers won the only contest against the Rams last season, 56-55, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The 49ers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.8 vs. 34.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.358 vs. 0.346).
Long Beach State 49ers vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado State ranks 69th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Long Beach State ranks 240th (32.4).
The Rams rank 72nd in assists allowed per game (13.8) while the 49ers rank 230th (17.4).
Colorado State ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Long Beach State ranks 184th (8.6).
The Rams average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 113th in the NCAA. The 49ers rank 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The 49ers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 10.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
