San Jose State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: truTV

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

Canvas Stadium is the location where the Colorado State Rams (2-3) will compete against the San Jose State Spartans (4-1) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Colorado State is 2.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 55.

The San Jose State Spartans head into this matchup 4-1 this season. In their last contest, the Spartans played the Nevada Wolf Pack and walked away with a win by a score of 35-31. Overall, they tallied 69 plays which gave them a total of 441 yards. The San Jose State Spartans ended up rushing 27 times and amassed 114 yds, which came out to an average of 4.2 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Spartans gave up 190 yards on 36 attempts, which calculates to 5.3 yards per run allowed. San Jose State gave up 23 pass completions on 31 attempts for 226 yds, and a completion rate of 74.2%.

In terms of putting points on the board, the San Jose State Spartans have an average of 35.4 points per outing. Offensively they're holding an average of 81.0 yards on the ground which is 125th in Division 1. The Spartans have attained 2,048 total yards for the year. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, San Jose State has compiled 17 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns via the ground. San Jose State has accounted for 110 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 28 infractions for 247 yds. They have surrendered the ball 10 different times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Spartans have conceded 977 yds which ranks them 38th in the nation. They have relinquished 195.4 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 55.8%. Over the course of this season, they are allowing 357.6 yards per game putting them 71st in college football. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 9 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 3.8 yards per rush on the ground and 162.2 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 811 rushing yards through 5 games. The Spartans are sitting in 79th in D-1 in terms of team defense, giving up 25.2 points per game.

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The Rams head into this matchup 2-3 for this season. In their last game, the Rams took a loss by a score of 39-31 when they faced the Oregon State Beavers. Colorado State conceded 47 attempts on the ground for 251 yards (5.3 yards per rush). The Rams pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 57.1%, relinquishing 147 yards on 16 for 28 passing. The Rams ended up finishing with 439 yds and they ran 69 plays (6.4 yards per play). Colorado State ran the ball for 4.5 yds per carry, finishing with 176 yds on 39 carries.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Rams rank 111th in Division 1 scoring 21.0 points per game. The Colorado State Rams maintain an average of 350.6 yards per game, which is good for 98th in Division 1. The Colorado State offense has totaled 233 penalty yards on 30 infractions, which is good for 87th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 5 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have earned 85 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Rams have thrown for a total of 880 yards via the pass along with an average of 176.0 passing yards per outing, which ranks 111th in the country. They average 174.6 yards per game on the ground and have run for 873 yards for this year.

Colorado State has given up a total of 705 yards rushing (141.0 yards per contest) and 8 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 255.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 112th in D-1. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles and 3 picks for the season. The Rams defense has been on the field for 345 plays, ranking them 74th in Division 1. The Rams are surrendering 30.6 points per game, ranking them 103rd in the nation. In total, they have conceded 153 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Spartans -2.5

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