Colorado State Ram vs San Diego State Aztecs 2/21/23 – Colorado State won their two last games after a five-game losing streak. They are currently only one game away from the bottom of the MWC at 4-10, and 12-15 overall. Several home games saw the Rams lose to SDSU 82-76, in OT. San Diego State has won four consecutive games and eight of the last nine. They are currently 21-5 overall and 12-2 in MWC play, one game ahead of Boise State. The San Diego Aztecs are going to win this game as predicted by the most-reliable NCAAB betting systems.
Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11:00 PM ET
Location: Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl
Colorado State Rams vs San Diego Aztecs Betting Odds
Colorado State
Moneyline: +435
Spread: +10 (-105)
Total: 141.5 over (-105)
San Diego State
Moneyline: -500
Spread: -10 (-105)
Total: 141.5 under (-105)
Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs Analysis
Although not the most offensively-minded team, Colorado State Rams was able to play great defense in their road victory over Fresno State 60-57. The Rams shot 45.8% on the floor and 33.3% at 3-point land, while the Bulldogs were held to just 39.7% and 21.7% from deep. Isaiah Stevens scored 17 points to lead the way, while Patrick Cartier had 3 points. Colorado State covered the spread in two-point underdog fashion. They have now covered in three of their last three games, after not covering in four previous games. They failed to cover the spread as a 4.5 point underdog in their first meeting at home with SDSU. Colorado State’s season average is 73.4 points per game and gives up 71.5 points per game. Stevens (18.6ppg) is the leader of three players who average over 12 ppg. He has scored 17 points in each game after scoring 45 in the two previous games. John Tonje (13.7ppg, 4.9 rpg), is the second-leading scorer and rebounder. He had 10 points in the last game after scoring 19 ppg over the three previous games. Cartier (12.8 points per game) has scored 31 points over the past two games. He shot 85.7% from below the line in the last match.
San Diego State Aztecs won their last game by beating Fresno State 45 to 43. The Aztecs shot only 32.7% from the floor. However, they shot 45.5% beyond the 3-point arc and held the Bulldogs down to just 30.9% shooting. They also shot just 8% (2-25) deep. Matt Bradley scored 10 points on 4-12 shooting, while Nathan Mensah added eight points and eight rebounds. While they were 8 points favorites, the Aztecs did not cover the spread. However, they had covered in three of their previous games. The defense at SDSU has been giving up 64.9 points per game while scoring 73.5 points per game. Bradley (13.6 ppg) is the only player on the team who averages in double figures. He scored 35 points in his first two games and then scored 10 in the second. Darrion Trammell (9.8ppg) has only scored 13 points in the last four games, and is shooting only 35.8% from the floor for the season. The leading rebounder is the 6’10” Mensah, who has scored 19 points and 19 rebounds in the past two games.
Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs Against the Spread
Colorado State are 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games. The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado State’s last 14 games. Colorado State are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games. Colorado State are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against San Diego State. Colorado State are 2-9 SU in their last 11 games against San Diego State.
San Diego State are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego State’s last 6 games. San Diego State are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games. San Diego State are 19-1 SU in their last 20 games at home. San Diego State are 17-2 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Colorado State.
Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs Free Pick
The Aztecs won’t take Colorado State for granted, even with two major games up their sleeves. Boise State is only one game ahead of them in conference standings. The Rams beat them in OT several games ago. SDSU will be a great defensive team at home. They will win comfortably and cover all spreads, even though they won’t score a lot according to the top NCAAB betting lines.
Free Pick: San Diego State Aztecs -10 (-105)
