Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Fresno State vs Colorado State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Collins.

Fresno State vs Colorado State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Rams. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on MWN, and it's hosted by the Rams at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have Colorado State as the -15.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.

Fresno State vs. Colorado State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at Colorado State Rams
Where: Fort Collins at Moby Arena
Date: Tuesday, January 7th
Betting Odds COLST -15.5, FREST +850 | COLST -1611 O/U 149.5

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Bulldogs Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Fresno State fell to 4-11 on the season after an 89-83 road loss to Utah State on Saturday. Despite being +22.5 point underdogs, the Bulldogs kept it close and covered the spread.

Fresno State led 42-39 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 172 went over the pre-game line of 159.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They connected on 55% of their two-point attempts and 35% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 18-for-26, good for 69.2%.

Alex Crawford led the way with 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Karson Templin added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Drake Allen dished out 11 assists, while Jasir Tremble knocked down 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense struggled, giving up 89 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Bulldogs couldn't contain the inside game, as the other team hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 22/38.

From beyond the arc, Fresno State's opponent connected on 9 of 26 threes, shooting 34%. The Bulldogs also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 66%. Fresno State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Rams Preview: Can Colorado State Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Colorado State Rams Recent Game/Games

The Rams improved to 8-6 on the season with a 72-50 win over San Jose State on Tuesday. Colorado State, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the win.

Colorado State dominated the first half, leading 33-15 at the break. They scored 39 points in the second half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Colorado State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, with a strong 68.8% shooting on two-pointers. From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 26.9% of their threes, going 7 for 26.

The Rams dished out 18 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. Nique Clifford led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the floor and 50% from three. Rashaan Mbemba was efficient as well, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 12 points.

Rams Team Defense

Colorado State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts, with the other team making 16 of 38 for 42%.

From beyond the arc, the Rams were even more effective, allowing just 2 threes on 23 attempts, an 8% shooting performance. They sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they hit 12 free throws for 75%. Colorado State also gave up only 5 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Fresno State has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 8-2. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
In their last five games at home, the Rams have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Fresno State posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Rams have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.