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The No. 12 seed Colorado State Rams (25-9) and No. 5 seed Memphis Tigers (29-5) meet in an NCAA Tournament first-round game in the West Region Friday. Tip-off from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado State vs. Memphis odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Colorado State has won 10 games in a row after cruising through the Mountain West Tournament, knocking off Boise State 69-56 as a 1-point underdog in the final Saturday. The Rams are led by G Nique Clifford, who averages a near double-double with 19 points per game (PPG) and 9.7 rebounds per game (RPG).
Memphis has won 8 games in a row after taking down UAB 84-72 in the AAC Tournament final Sunday, covering as a 3-point favorite. The Tigers are led by G PJ Haggerty, who averages 21.8 PPG and 5.8 RPG. G Tyrese Hunter, who averages 13.7 PPG, has been dealing with a foot injury that could impact his play, which would be a big adjustment for the Tigers.
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Colorado State vs. Memphis odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 5:02 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Colorado State -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Memphis +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colorado State -1.5 (-115) | Memphis +1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Colorado State vs. Memphis picks and predictions
Prediction
Memphis 79, Colorado State 76
Moneyline
BET MEMPHIS (+110).
While the Tigers are potentially dealing with an injury in Hunter, he is listed as day-to-day and is expected to play Friday. The Tigers have lost just 5 games all season, with a strength of schedule ranked as the 24th-toughest. They are 3-1 against Top 25 teams this season, and with the backing of Haggerty, whose 21.8 PPG rank third-best in the nation, the Tigers will be a problem not only in the first round but deeper into March.
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline has the best value for the Tigers.
Over/Under
BET OVER 147.5 (-105).
The Rams have scored 83 or more points in 4 of their last 6 games. They average 75.2 PPG and have an 18-15-1 Over record this season.
The Tigers have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games and have an Over record of 18-16 this season. They have scored at least 78 points in 9 of their last 10 games.
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