The Colorado State Rams (4-4) square off against the Arkansas Razorbacks (5-1) at Moby Arena. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Colorado State Rams ATS Prediction
The Razorbacks are trying to rebound after their 73-71 loss to the Texas Longhorns in their last outing. One of Texas’ biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 30 trips to the line, while Arkansas went 24 times. Daniel Gafford was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Rams played, they won big over the Colorado Christian Cougars, 100-66. The Rams had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.646 vs. 0.466). With 14 points and 15 rebounds, Colorado State’s Nico Carvacho put together a solid outing.
The Razorbacks won the lone game against the Rams last season, 92-66. Arkansas had a much better turnover percentage (6.3 vs. 22.8). Colorado State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.365 vs. 0.194).
Arkansas could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. Since last season, the Razorbacks rank 50th in offensive efficiency, while Colorado State ranks 327th in defensive efficiency.
Arkansas at Colorado State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Arkansas ranks 76th in assists per game (15.0) while Colorado State ranks 284th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Razorbacks rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.9) while the Rams rank 192nd (2.9).
Colorado State ranks 107th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Arkansas ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
The Rams average 22.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 159th in the NCAA. The Razorbacks rank 294th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
Arkansas ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Colorado State ranks 127th (5.9).
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