Colorado State vs Air Force Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/9/24

The Colorado State Rams will play the Air Force Falcons in a Mountain West game on Saturday afternoon at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado State has lost three of their last four games, while Air Force has lost three games in a row. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Colorado State vs Air Force prediction.

Colorado State Preview

The Colorado State Rams are 21-9 (9-8) this year after they defeated Wyoming by a score of 70-62 in their last game. Colorado State led 33-27 at halftime and was able to hold that lead in the second half for the win. The Rams shot 42.6% from the field and were +8 in rebounding margin in the game. Colorado State had lost their previous three games against Nevada, UNLV, and New Mexico. The Rams are scoring 76.5 points per game with 32.8 rebounds per game and 18.8 assists per game, while allowing 67.9 points against per game this year. Isaiah Stevens is averaging 16.4 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, and 7.2 assists per game. Colorado State is shooting 48.9% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this season. 

Air Force Preview

The Air Force Falcons are 9-20 (2-15) this season after they lost to Wyoming by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Air Force trailed 27-22 at the half and allowed 47 second half points in the loss. The Falcons shot 41.2% from the field and made 14 three pointers in the game. Air Force has lost three games in a row and 10 of their last 11. The Falcons are scoring 66.3 points per game with 28.2 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game, while giving up 71.7 points against per game this season. Rytis Petraitis is averaging 14.7 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, and 3.8 assists per game. Air Force is shooting 45.4% from the field, 67.6% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year. 

Colorado State vs Air Force Betting Prediction

Colorado State comes into this game with a 9-8 conference record and they are currently seventh in the Mountain West standings. The Rams have lost three of their last four games and their offense has been a bit inconsistent recently. Air Force is only 2-15 in conference play and they are near the bottom of the Mountain West standings. Colorado State did win the first meeting by a score of 78-69 and they should win this game easily. Despite Colorado State’s recent struggles, they are the much better team in this matchup and should be able to pull away from Air Force. Take the Rams. 

David Racey's Pick: Colorado State -9.5