Saturday, January 2, 2016

Taco Bell Arena

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The Colorado State Rams travel to Taco Bell Arena to play the Boise State Broncos on Saturday, January 2, 2016. The opening line for this game has Boise State as 11 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 143.

The Rams come into this game with an overall record of 8-5 and a road record of 1-1. They are 3-6 against the spread and their over/under record is 7-2. The Broncos have an overall record of 9-4 and a home record of 7-0. They have an over/under record of 4-7 and they are 5-6 against the spread.

Gian Clavell comes into this contest averaging 20.8 points per game while playing 36.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Rams. He pulls down 6.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 75%. Antwan Scott averages 14.6 points per game in 27.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.3 assists per contest and 4.1 rebounds per game for Colorado State. His field goal percentage is 47% for the year while his free throw percentage is 75%.

James Webb averages 15.4 points per game while playing 28.8 minutes per contest this year for the Broncos. He grabs 8.5 rebounds per game and has 1.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage currently is at 67%. Anthony Drmic averages 14.4 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 29.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.5 rebounds per contest and 1.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is 73%.

Colorado State averages 83 points per contest this season which ranks them 25th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 2.9 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them ranked 193rd. Behind the arc they shoot 39% which is good for 53rd in the country. They average 41 rebounds per game and 14.5 assists per game which ranks them 33rd and 102nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 61st with 11.6 per game. The Rams allow 80.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 299th in the nation. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 208th and 211th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36.5 rebounds a game which ranks 188th and they give up 14.1 assists per contest which puts them in 230th place in the country. They force 10.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 322nd in the Division 1.

Boise State averages 74.7 points per game this year which ranks them 122nd in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 3.2 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 112th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 161st in the nation. They average 32.5 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per contest which ranks them 308th and 124th respectively. In the turnover department the Broncos rank 65th with 11.7 per game. The Broncos allow 71.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 165th in the country. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 245th and 215th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 32.9 rebounds a game which ranks 52nd and they give up 12.7 assists per contest which puts them in 138th place in the nation. The Broncos force 12.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 181st in college basketball.

Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

The Colorado State Rams are 3-6 against the spread

The Colorado State Rams are 7-2 against the over/under

Boise State Broncos Betting Trends

The Boise State Broncos are 5-6 against the spread

The Boise State Broncos are 4-7 against the over/under

Colorado State Rams Injuries

12/19/15 G Gian Clavell Hand out for season
12/03/15 G Fred Richardson III Personal out for season

Boise State Broncos Injuries

12/29/15 C Robin Jorch Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
12/08/15 F David Wacker Foot out indefinitely
11/10/15 G Malek Harwell Knee out for season
01/01/16 G Montigo Alford Ankle is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Colorado State

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado State

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