Colorado State vs Fresno State Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/4/2020

Game: Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Location: Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA

TV: CBSS

Odds/Point Spread: Fresno State -1

Total/Over-Under: 142

The Colorado State Rams travel to Save Mart Center to play the Fresno State Bulldogs on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Fresno State as 1 point favorites.

Colorado State comes into this game with an overall record of 16-8. They currently have a point differential of 4.7 as they are averaging 76.4 points per game while giving up 71.7 per contest. Fresno State has an overall mark of 8-14. They are averaging 68.9 points per contest and giving up 68.1, which is a point differential of 0.7.

Valuable Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

The Colorado State Rams are 12-11-0 against the spread

The Colorado State Rams are 14-9-0 against the over/under

Important Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Trends

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 8-12-1 against the spread

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 14-7-0 against the over/under

Key Colorado State Rams Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Fresno State Bulldogs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Nico Carvacho averages 12.4 points per game in 29.3 minutes per contest. He averages 2.0 assists per contest and 10.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 55% for the year while his free throw percentage is 46%. Isaiah Stevens comes into this contest averaging 13.4 points per game while playing 32.8 minutes per night. He pulls down 3.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Player Spotlight

Nate Grimes averages 12.8 points per game and he sees the court an average of 28.0 minutes per contest. He also averages 9.7 rebounds per contest and 0.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is 65%. Orlando Robinson averages 12.9 points per game while playing 28.0 minutes per contest. He grabs 7.2 rebounds per game and has 1.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is at 74%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Rams allow 71.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 240th in Division 1. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 264th and 245th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.2 rebounds a game which ranks 84th, and they give up 13.5 assists per contest which puts them in 245th place in the NCAA. They force 13.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 158th in the nation. Colorado State averages 76.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 61st in the country. Their average scoring margin is 4.7 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team, which has them ranked 23rd. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 41st in D-1. They average 35.0 rebounds per game and 15.8 assists per contest, which ranks them 211th and 26th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 207th with 13.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Bulldogs surrender 68.1 points per contest, which ranks them 147th in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 155th and 274th in those defensive statistics. They rank 135th with 12.0 assists allowed per contest, and 87th with 33.2 rebounds surrendered per game. The Bulldogs are 10th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 10.8 per game. Fresno State is 249th in the country with 68.9 points per game this year. They are 276th in the D-1 in shooting at 42%, while their average scoring margin is 0.7. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 183rd in the nation. They are 111th in the country in rebounding with 37.0 boards per game and 267th in assists per contest with 12.1. The Bulldogs are 218th in turnovers per game with 12.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Rams have an offensive rating of 107.1, which is ranked 71st. They are 161st in college basketball in pace with 69.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 22nd. As a unit they are 25th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 136th in D-1. Colorado State is 200th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.3 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Fresno State is 181st in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.6 times per 100 possessions. The Bulldogs are 137th in the country in offensive rating with 103.5. In terms of pace they are 336th in Division 1 with 65.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% is 192nd. As a team they are 183rd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 48% of their shots, ranking 8th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Colorado State/Fresno State college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Fresno State -1

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