Colorado State vs San Diego State Predictions, College Basketball Picks Against The Spread 2/25/2020
Game: Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Location: Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA
TV: CBSS
Odds/Point Spread: San Diego State -14
Total/Over-Under: 139
The Colorado State Rams travel to Viejas Arena to play the San Diego State Aztecs on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has San Diego State as 14 point favorites.
Colorado State heads into this matchup with a mark of 19-10. They currently have a point differential of 3.8 as they are averaging 75.7 points per contest while giving up 72.0 per game. San Diego State has an overall record of 26-1. They are averaging 75.4 points per game and surrendering 58.5, good for a point differential of 16.9.
Valuable Colorado State Rams Betting Trends
The Colorado State Rams are 13-15-0 against the spread
The Colorado State Rams are 17-11-0 against the over/under
Important San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends
The San Diego State Aztecs are 17-9-0 against the spread
The San Diego State Aztecs are 14-12-0 against the over/under
Key Colorado State Rams Injuries
No key injuries to report
Key San Diego State Aztecs Injuries
01/17/20 F Nathan Mensah Respiratory is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Isaiah Stevens comes into this contest averaging 13.0 points per game while playing 32.7 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 3.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 80%. Nico Carvacho averages 12.5 points per game in 29.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.9 assists per contest and 10.9 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 55% for the year while his free throw percentage is 47%.
Player Spotlight
Malachi Flynn averages 16.9 points per game while playing 32.8 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 4.3 rebounds per game and has 5.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 84%. Matt Mitchell averages 12.4 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 25.6 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.9 rebounds per contest and 1.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 86%.
Useful Team Statistics
Colorado State averages 75.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 56th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 3.8 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 28th. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 40th in the nation. They average 35.5 rebounds per game and 15.4 assists per game, which ranks them 167th and 27th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 181st with 13.1 per game. The Rams allow 72.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 255th in the country. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 252nd and 240th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.3 rebounds a game which ranks 97th and they give up 13.3 assists per contest, which puts them in 230th place in Division 1. They force 12.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 141st in D-1.
Useful Team Statistics
San Diego State is 69th in the country with 75.4 points per game this year. They are 24th in Division 1 in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 16.9. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 12th in the nation. They are 152nd in the NCAA in rebounding with 35.8 boards per game, and 33rd in assists per contest with 15.1. The Aztecs are 335th in turnovers per game with 10.9. The Aztecs surrender 58.5 points per contest, which ranks them 4th in D-1. Their defense allows a 38% shooting percentage and a 28% average from 3-point range, ranking them 8th and 5th in those defensive statistics. They rank 41st with 10.6 assists allowed per contest and 42nd with 31.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Aztecs are 248th in country in forcing turnovers with 14.2 per game.
Advanced Statistics
The Rams have an offensive rating of 106.7, which is ranked 70th. They are 149th in college basketball in pace with 69.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 54% is 24th. As a unit they are 31st in the nation in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 131st in D-1. Colorado State is 180th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.5 times per 100 possessions.
Advanced Statistics
San Diego State is 322nd in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions. The Aztecs have an offensive rating of 113.6, which is ranked 5th. They are 311th in D-1 in pace with 66.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 17th. As a unit they are 12th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shot attempts, ranking 101st in the country.
Who will win tonight's Colorado State/San Diego State college basketball game against the spread?
Josh's Pick: Take San Diego State -14
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