GAME:  #675 Colorado vs #676 Colorado State
TIME:    12/13/2019 –  8:00p EST
SPREAD:   Colorado -5.5
TOTAL:      139
SPORTSBOOK:  5Dimes Sportsbook 

The (7-2) #24 Colorado Buffaloes head to Moby Arena in Fort Collins to play their in-state rival, the (7-5) Colorado State Rams, in a non-conference matchup. In their last games on Tuesday, Colorado State won over South Dakota State 72-68, while Colorado came up short in a 79-76 game to Northern Iowa. These teams last met in Dec. 2018 with Colorado winning at home by a score of 86-80. 

COLORADO BUFFALOES

The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 68 points per game while shooting 40% from the field and 35% from three-point range. The Buffaloes are allowing only 60 points per game with 40% field goal shooting from their opponents. Colorado is forcing over 17 turnovers per game while adding 7 steals and 3 blocks per contest.  Colorado is a defensive-minded team but can put up good offensive numbers. Colorado’s, Tyler Bey is averaging a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds while Wright is averaging 12 points and D’Shawn Schwartz is putting up 10 points per contest. 

COLORADO STATE RAMS

The Colorado State Rams are averaging 71 points per game while shooting 46% from the field and 35% from 3.  The Rams are allowing 70 points per game and 44% field goal shooting from their opponents. The Rams are forcing 12 turnovers per game while adding 5 steals and 2 blocks per game.  Nico Carvacho, the 6-11 center is averaging a team-leading 13 points and 9 rebounds per game along with guard Isaiah Stevens with 11 points and 3 assists per game.  Forward Adam Thistlewood is also averaging 9 points per game as the Rams’ leading scorers. 

COLORADO vs COLORADO STATE PREDICTION

Colorado State is 0-5 this year when it allows 75 points or more and 7-0 when holding opponents to fewer than 75 which will be doubtful against this Colorado team.  The Rams do not like to play defense which will give Colorado an advantage to put up points whereas the Buffaloes focus on defense first. Colorado will be looking for a win after their last two losses. They should be well-prepared and ready to win this rivalry game. 

TRENDS

COLORADO

• Buffaloes are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games.

COLORADO STATE

• Rams are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
• Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

BETTING ANGLES:

Data Analysis:  Colorado -5.5 / Under 139
Fade the Public:  CSU +5.5 / Under 139
Sharp Action:    Colorado -5.5 / no data

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Colorado vs Colorado State Prediction & Analysis