Fresno State vs Colorado State Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

On Tuesday, the Fresno State Bulldogs (4-11) face off against the Colorado State Rams (8-6) at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Colorado State comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a decisive 72-50 victory against San Jose State, Nique Clifford delivered an impressive performance, scoring 22 points for the Colorado State Rams. This season, Clifford stands out as the team's offensive powerhouse, leading in scoring with an average of 16.8 points per game. Following him is Jalen Lake, the Rams' second-highest scorer, contributing an average of 13.4 points per game. Moreover, Clifford isn't just a scoring machine; he also dominates the boards, securing an average of 10.4 rebounds per game, making him the team's leader in this category. His versatility is further highlighted by his playmaking skills, as he tops the team's assist chart with an average of 3.4 assists per game. Over their last five games, the Rams have consistently put up an average of 70.4 points. As they gear up to host Fresno State in Fort Collins, Colorado State aims to secure their third conference win of the season. On the whole, the Rams boast an average scoring tally of 72.9 points per game.

Fresno State enters this game on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a close matchup that resulted in an 89-83 defeat against Utah State, Alex Crawford delivered an impressive performance, scoring 26 points for the Bulldogs. This season, Fresno State's top scorer is Amar Augillard, with an average of 13.3 points per game. Zaon Collins follows closely as the team's second-highest scorer, averaging 13.1 points. Elijah Price stands out as the team's leading rebounder, grabbing an average of 7.9 rebounds per game. Additionally, Zaon Collins also excels in playmaking, leading the team with an average of 4.2 assists per game. Over their last five games, Fresno State has struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 86 points. As they aim to end a four-game losing streak, the Bulldogs will be keen to jump to an early lead against the Rams. Currently, their offense averages 74.1 points per game.

Fresno State is going through a challenging period, facing a tough four-game losing streak that has put them under pressure. Their struggles extend beyond their recent games, as they have also lost six out of their last seven games played away from home. Meanwhile, Colorado State is performing well on their own court, securing victories in five of their last seven home games. As they prepare for an upcoming crucial conference game against Fresno State, Colorado State is eager to capitalize on their strong home record and claim another win. Final Score Prediction, Colorado State Rams win but fail to cover, 75-69.