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Colorado State vs. San Diego State Preview & Score Prediction
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Colorado State (10-11, 3-5) vs. San Diego State (11-7, 3-4) Game Preview
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Game Info
Date: Wednesday, January 24th
Tip-off: 8:00pm PT
Venue: Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
TV/stream: CBS Sports Network
Projected Colorado State Lineup
G J.D. Paige – Had 19 points in a loss to UNLV
G Anthony Bonner
F Che Bob
F Deion James
C Nico Carvacho
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Projected San Diego Lineup
G Devin Watson – Had 16 points and 7 assists in a loss to New Mexico
G Trey Kell
F Matt Mitchell
F Jalen McDaniels
F Malik Pope
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Why Colorado State Will Win
In conference play, Colorado State has been a road team. All of CSU’s conference wins have come on the road. The Rams have played well but haven’t finished in their past couple of games. If they can play like they have been and finish, this team could become dangerous. CSU is a physical team and they use that to their advantage. They pound the boards and play physical defense. The Rams like to play a free motion offense. Working inside out is what they do best. If the Rams can do this, they can win.
Why San Diego State Will Win
The Aztecs are going to be hungry. Just like the Rams, the Aztecs played well but couldn’t finish their last game. In Viejas, the Aztecs have had the Rams number. Until last year, CSU hadn’t won at San Diego State in 14 years. The Aztecs have the size and talent to match up with the Rams. This game is going to come down to discipline. If the either team gets in foul trouble, it’s going to have an effect. The Aztecs are going to have to drive and kick. They have the three-point shooters to take advantage of the Rams collapse defense. If the Aztecs can take advantage of this, it’s going to be a comfortable win for them.
KenPom Line
San Diego State -14, o/u: 144
Score Prediction
San Diego State 80, San Diego 74