The Air Force Falcons (9-7, 0-3 MWC) make the in-state visit to the Colorado State Rams (9-8, 1-3) Tuesday. The opening tip at Moby Arena in Fort Collins will be at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Air Force vs. Colorado State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Air Force is 0-3 straight up (SU) and 1-2 against the spread (ATS) since Dec. 28. The Falcons have not played since Jan. 3 when they lost 77-65 to the visiting Utah State, failing to cover as 7.5-point underdogs. USAFA is a slow-tempo, defensive-minded squad; the 77 points marked the most they have allowed this season.
The Rams covered as 6.5-point favorites when they downed Fresno State 79-57 Saturday. The win snapped a 4-game losing streak (SU and ATS), and Colorado State’s 79 points marked its most in a single game against an NCAA-I foe since Dec. 3.
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