It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Boise State Broncos (16-8) visit Colorado State to take on the Rams (13-10). Action gets underway at 9:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
The Rams were victorious over Nevada 76-67 on Saturday. John Gillon had 20 points, five rebounds, and two assists for Colorado State. The Broncos, meanwhile, are coming off a 61-53 loss to Air Force on Saturday. Lonnie Jackson had a team-high 16 points.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Broncos won the first game 84-80. James Webb III was a top performer in the victory with 28 points, nine rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and three three-pointers.
The Rams come into this game 13-10 Straight Up (SU) and 8-11 Against The Spread (ATS). The Rams are one of the best in Division I in terms of three-point field goals, making 9.0 shots per game from beyond the arc. Over their past 10 games, the Colorado State defense has been playing lights out, only allowing 69.7 points per game, well under their season average of 76.9.
On the other side, the Broncos have 16-8 SU and 10-11-1 ATS records. Boise State is one of the top foul-shooting teams in the nation, making 17.0 shots from the line per game. The Boise State defense has allowed an average of 76.2 points per game during the last 10 games, higher than their season average of 68.9.
Following the Broncos’ latest win over Colorado State, their SU record is now 6-4 over Colorado State in their most recent meetings. The teams are even ATS, with a 5-5 record. Boise State held the advantage in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers one time in the last five matchups. On the other side of the court, Colorado State never accomplished this feat in that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – ColoSt, ATS Winner – ColoSt
Notes
The Colorado State Rams average 80.3 points per game, ranking 31st in the nation. The Boise State Broncos rank 97th in points allowed with 68.9.
Colorado State averages 83.5 points per home game (ranked 34th). Boise State allows 72.5 points per away game (ranked 96th).
Ranked 74th, the Boise State Broncos have an offensive rating of 110.9. The Colorado State Rams rank 297th with a defensive rating of just 109.0.
Colorado State has an average field goal percentage of 43.5%. Boise State is 8-6 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Colorado State Rams and the Boise State Broncos both rank higher in average effective field goal percentage when compared to their field goal percentages. Colorado State is 205th and 121st in the nation for FG% and eFG% respectively, while Boise State is 135th and 96th in these categories.
Colorado State ranks 95th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.18. Boise State is ranked lower at 113th with an A/TO of 1.15.
Colorado State ranks 68th in offensive rebounding. Boise State ranks 198th in defensive rebounding.
The Colorado State Rams make an average of 3.7 steals per game. When the Boise State Broncos allow 3 or more steals, they are a solid 14-7.
