Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 10/15/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah State Aggies vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Colorado State Rams (1-4) are welcoming the Utah State Aggies (2-4) at Canvas Stadium on Saturday. Utah State opens this matchup as 9.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 48.

The Utah State Aggies come into this matchup with a record of 2-4 this season. In their last game, the Aggies took on the Air Force Falcons and went home with a win by a final score of 34-27. Calvin Tyler Jr. was the rushing leader for the Aggies with 19 totes for 109 yds (5.7 yards per carry). Cooper Legas went 18/23 with 215 yds through the air and 2 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 176.8 and finished the game with 1 pick. In the running game, the Aggies conceded 264 yds on 55 attempts, which averages out to 4.8 yds per run surrendered. Utah State allowed 5 completions on 12 attempts for 95 yds, and a completion percentage of 41.7%. On the day, they ran 61 plays which converted into 414 yards. The Utah State Aggies ran the ball a total of 38 different times and tallied 199 yards, which had them averaging 5.2 yards per carry.

When it comes to scoring, the Utah State Aggies are averaging 20.3 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 160.5 yards rushing which has them sitting 61st in college football. The Aggies have earned 2,186 yards in total for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Utah State has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns on the ground. Utah State has accounted for 123 first downs, and they have been flagged for 55 penalties for 497 yds. They have surrendered the ball 16 times.

The Aggies rank 116th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 34.8 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 201.0 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 1,206 rushing yards through 6 games. In terms of passing yards, the Aggies are giving up 1,194 yards which ranks them 45th in D-1. They have surrendered 199.0 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 57.0%. Overall, they are granting 400.0 yards per contest which has them ranked 90th in college football. They have given up 14 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Rams head into this matchup 1-4 for this year. In their last game, the Rams got the victory with a final of 17-14 when they played the Nevada Wolf Pack. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi ended the contest with 78 yards on 11/22 passing while his QB rating was 61.6. He threw 2 picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 3.5. Avery Morrow carried the football 24 times for 168 yds, finishing the game with 7.0 yards per carry for Colorado State. The Rams finished the game with 255 yards while running 55 plays (4.6 yds per play). Colorado State rushed for 5.4 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 177 yards on 33 carries. Colorado State conceded 39 rushing attempts for 114 yards (2.9 yds per carry). The Rams passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 47.6%, relinquishing 244 yards on 20 for 42 through the air.

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Rams are ranking 131st in the country with 12.0 PPG. For the season to this point, the Rams have compiled 861 passing yards along with holding an average of 172.2 passing yards per outing, putting them at 115th in D-1. The Colorado State Rams maintain an average of 244.4 yards per outing, which is good for 130th in Division 1. The Colorado State offense has accrued 308 yards of penalties on 35 violations, which is 74th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition.

The Rams are giving up 35.6 PPG, which has them sitting 119th in college football. Colorado State has surrendered a total of 765 yards via the ground game (153.0 yards per contest) in addition to 12 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 178 pts. They have allowed 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 250.0 yards per contest, which has them in 93rd in college football. The Rams defense has been on the field for 367 plays, which is 35th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Aggies/Rams college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Aggies -9.5

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