Fresno State vs. Colorado State Preview & Score Prediction
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Fresno State (11-5, 1-2) vs. Colorado State (8-8, 1-2) Game Preview
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Game Info
Date: Saturday, January 6th
Tip-off: 3:30pm MT
Venue: Moby Arena, Fort Collins, Colorado
TV/stream: CBS Sports Network
Projected Fresno State Lineup
G Deshon Taylor – Had 24 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in a loss to Utah State
G Jaron Hopkins
G Ray Bowles
F Sam Bittner
F Bryson Williams
Projected San Diego Lineup
G Prentiss Nixon
G Anthony Bonner
G J.D. Paige – Had 22 points in a loss to San Diego State
F Che Bob
C Nico Carvacho
Why Fresno State Will Win
Fresno shoots the ball really well. The Bulldogs are shooting 50% overall and 40% from three. The Rams defensive screen game and tendency to collapse on drives to the basket leaves shooters open outside the arc. The Rams are susceptible to big runs. They let their opponents go on big runs and then attempt their comeback. If the Bulldogs can go on a run and then hold off the Rams own run then they can control this game.
Why Colorado State Will Win
Colorado State plays well at home. They hold a 7-1 record at home. The Rams have a tendency to shoot bad shots. This leads them to a bad cycle of shoot and pray. If the Rams can play their inside out game that worked so well against the Colorado Buffaloes earlier this season, then the Rams have a shot. The Rams need to work the ball into the post and control turnovers if they want to even their conference record.
KenPom Line
Fresno State -3.5, o/u 141
Score Prediction
Fresno State 75, Colorado State 70