The San Diego State Aztecs (8-0) look to remain unbeaten when they go head-to-head against the Colorado State Rams (6-3) at Moby Arena. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
San Diego State Aztecs at Colorado State Rams Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Rams dismantled the Utah Valley Wolverines 92-61, while the Aztecs were victorious over the Iowa Hawkeyes 83-73.
The Aztecs had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.532) and had a free throw rate of 0.346 (above their season average of 0.167). Colorado State, meanwhile, played a flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.293) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 24.3). For those same stats, Utah Valley put up marks of 0.158 and 22.9, respectively. Colorado State received a boost from Dischon Thomas, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds. Malachi Flynn, meanwhile had a solid performance for San Diego State, contributing 28 points and five rebounds.
The Aztecs won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 71-60. San Diego State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Colorado State. The Aztecs had a rate of 0.154, while the Rams posted a mark of 0.052.
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Colorado State ranks 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.548) and San Diego State is 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468) since last season.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- San Diego State ranks 140th in blocks per game (3.4) while Colorado State ranks 283rd (2.2).
- The Aztecs rank 205th in three pointers attempted per game (21.4) while the Rams rank 268th (21.9).
- The Aztecs rank 115th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Rams rank 236th (33.8).
- San Diego State averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the NCAA. Colorado State ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (14.0).
