It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Fresno State Bulldogs (10-3, 1-0 MWC) welcome the Colorado State Rams (5-9, 0-1 MWC) to the Save Mart Center. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Colorado State Rams vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Free Prediction
The last time the Rams played, they blew out 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). Nico Carvacho played well for Colorado State, recording 14 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bulldogs easily got past the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in their last game, 91-63. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.344 vs. 0.169) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 19.3). Braxton Huggins was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Bulldogs won both contests against the Rams last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Fresno State won 86-65. The Bulldogs had a much better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 16.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.172 vs. 0.133).
Deshon Taylor and Huggins have played well over the last five games for Fresno State. Taylor has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Huggins has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The upper-echelon offense of Fresno State (55th in the country with an effective field goal percentage 0.551) will clash against the porous defense of Colorado State (254th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.517). The Bulldogs should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Colorado State vs. Fresno State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – Fresno State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State averages 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Colorado State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
The Bulldogs rank 38th in assists per game (16.0) while the Rams rank 193rd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Fresno State ranks 49th in steals per game (7.8) while Colorado State ranks 169th (5.2).
The Bulldogs average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. The Rams rank 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
Colorado State allows the 16th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while Fresno State ranks 57th (2.9).
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The Rams have outscored opponents by an average of 10.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Colorado State has lost by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
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