The Boise State Broncos (19-6, 9-3 Mountain West) visit the Colorado State Rams (11-14, 3-9) Wednesday night. Tip from Moby Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Boise State vs. Colorado State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Broncos knocked off Wyoming 75-63 Saturday but barely failed to cover as 12.5-point home favorites. They have now dropped 3-consecutive games against the spread (ATS) and are 1-4 ATS in their previous 5 games. Boise State is 14-9-1 ATS this season.
Colorado State took down Air Force on the road last Tuesday, covering as 2-point road favorites. The victory snapped a 5-game losing streak both outright and against the spread. The Rams are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games to fall to 8-16 ATS on the season.
Boise State destroyed Colorado State 80-59 to cover as 8-point home favorites in their first matchup this season in late January.
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Boise State at Colorado State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Boise State -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Colorado State +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): Boise State -2.5 (-115) | Colorado State +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Boise State at Colorado State picks and predictions
Prediction
Boise State 76, Colorado State 69
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline odds are not worth the play for Boise State in this one as the spread would be a more profitable play.
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Against the spread
BET BOISE STATE -2.5 (-115).
The Broncos are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss. In their previous 5 road games, they are 3-2 ATS while the Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. The Rams are also 0-4 in their last 4 games following a ATS win and 0-4 in their last 4 Wednesday games.
While most teams have an advantage playing on their home court, Colorado State is just 7-6 at home this season and just 8-16 ATS overall.
Over/Under
BET OVER 138.5 (-115).
The Over is 5-1 in the Broncos’ last 6 games following a ATS loss, 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games and 7-3 in their last 10 games overall.
For Colorado State, the Over is 4-0 in its last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record, 8-0 in its last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 and the Over is 8-0-1 in its last 9 home games.
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