Nevada vs Colorado State Picks and Prediction – 3/14/2025

The Nevada Wolfpack will be in Las Vegas Thursday night for Mountain West championship tournament quarterfinal matchup against Colorado State. Nevada has seventeen wins and 15 losses this season but have lost three of the last five overall following a 15 point victory in their last outing to end a three-game skid. Offensively Nevada averages just 72.3 points on 47.7% shooting from the floor but scored 86 points in their last outing. Defensively the Wolfpack are allowing 68.1 points per game this season through 32 games played. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Nevada did the job in their last outing scoring 86 points after more than 40 in each half on 47.8% shooting from the floor and knocked down 6 triples in the game. Defensively Nevada did just enough giving up 71 points on 41.5% shooting from the floor. Nevada nearly won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 10 turnovers in the victory.

The Colorado State Rams come into Thursday one game back of the Mountain West Conference lead with 22 wins and 9 losses overall riding in long winning streak after a 10 point victory on the road against Boise State last time out. Offensively the Rams average 75.5 points on 47.9% shooting from the floor and have scored 83 points in each of their last two victories. Defensively Colorado State is allowing 67.5 points per game overall this season despite giving up 73 points in their last outing.

Defensively Colorado State was the better team against Boise State giving up 73 points on 41.8% from the floor. The Rams pulled in 25 rebounds and forced 9 turnovers in the win. Offensively Colorado State made 57.4% of their shots and knocked down 8 triples in the victory. Nique Clifford exploded for Colorado State to lead the way with 36 points on 18 shots.

Colorado State is the far better team in this game and it will show from the opening minutes on Thursday. Look for the Rams to dominate this game start to finish leading to the win. Take Colorado State to continue their winning streak Thursday night with a win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Colorado State Rams win and cover 76-66.