It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Colorado State Rams (7-12, 2-4 MWC) welcome the Fresno State Bulldogs (14-4, 5-1 MWC) to Moby Arena. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Fresno State Bulldogs at Colorado State Rams Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they defeated the San Diego State Aztecs, 66-62. Fresno State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Bulldogs had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. four), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 24) and total rebounds (41 vs. 28). Fresno State rallied around Nate Grimes, who put up 13 points and 16 rebounds.
The Rams were blown out by the No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack in their last outing, 100-60. Nevada’s 8.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Colorado State, who had a mark of 26.2. The Wolf Pack’s mark was better than their season average of 12.7, while the Rams’ was above their season average of 14.4. Colorado State’s Nico Carvacho finished with 11 points and 14 rebounds in the game.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Carvacho put up 23 points and 13 rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Rams lost 78-67. Fresno State had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 18.1). Colorado State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (20-26; 76.9 percent).
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Colorado State in this contest. The Rams currently rank 300th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent), while Fresno State ranks 97th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.8 percent). Also, the Bulldogs’ 59th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.546) will go head-to-head against the Rams’ 314th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.538).
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Colorado State Rams Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – Fresno State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Colorado State ranks 247th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
The Bulldogs rank 44th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Rams rank 216th (15.3).
Colorado State ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Fresno State ranks 90th (3.3).
The Bulldogs rank 121st in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Rams rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 11.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
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