The San Diego State Aztecs are set to take on the Colorado State Rams in a crucial Mountain West matchup, with Colorado State needing quality wins to build a tournament resume, having gone 4-1 over their last five games, averaging 76.6 points per game, and outscoring their opponents by 6.0 points per contest. San Diego State, on the other hand, has been solidly in the tournament field, but has struggled with consistency, going 3-2 over their last five games, averaging 72 points per game, and outscoring their opponents by 8.4 points per contest. This game promises to be a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the Mountain West conference. The Rams have been on a tear lately, with their last five games featuring an average margin of victory of 6.0 points, including a 91-86 win over UNLV and a 79-68 win over Wyoming.
The Aztecs, however, have been dealing with their own set of issues, having lost two of their last five games, including a 63-73 loss to Grand Canyon and a 66-71 loss to Utah State. Despite these setbacks, San Diego State has shown resilience, bouncing back with wins over Nevada and Wyoming, and their defense has been stout, allowing just 63.6 points per game over their last five contests. The Rams, on the other hand, have been lighting it up on offense, averaging 76.6 points per game over their last five games, including a 91-74 win over Air Force. With both teams looking to make a statement in the Mountain West, this game is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter. The Aztecs have a slight edge in terms of overall record, standing at 18-7, while the Rams are 16-10.
The Rams' Recent Form Has Been Impressive
Key Matchups
The individual matchups in this game will be fascinating, with several players on both teams looking to make a significant impact. The Rams have been led by their high-powered offense, which has been averaging 76.6 points per game over their last five contests, while the Aztecs have been relying on their stifling defense, which has been allowing just 63.6 points per game over their last five games. The Rams' recent form has been impressive, with four wins in their last five games, including a 65-57 win over San José State, and their offense has been clicking, with an average of 76.6 points per game over that stretch. The Aztecs, on the other hand, have been struggling to find consistency, with three wins in their last five games, but their defense has been solid, allowing just 63.6 points per game over that stretch.
As we look ahead to this matchup, it's clear that both teams have the potential to come out on top. The Rams have been playing some of their best basketball of the season, with an average margin of victory of 6.0 points over their last five games, while the Aztecs have been struggling to find their footing, with an average margin of victory of 8.4 points over their last five games. However, the Aztecs have a slight edge in terms of overall record, and their defense has been stout, allowing just 63.6 points per game over their last five contests. The Rams, on the other hand, have been lighting it up on offense, averaging 76.6 points per game over their last five games.
CHD Scout Prediction
San Diego State
74
Colorado State
73
The CHD Scout prediction has San Diego State winning by a slim margin of 1.2 points, with a 45.8% win probability for Colorado State. This prediction makes sense, given the Aztecs' stifling defense and the Rams' high-powered offense. The Aztecs have been allowing just 63.6 points per game over their last five contests, while the Rams have been averaging 76.6 points per game over their last five games. If the Aztecs can manage to slow down the Rams' offense, they should be able to come out on top. However, if the Rams can find a way to exploit the Aztecs' defense, they could pull off the upset. The Aztecs have been struggling to find consistency, with three wins in their last five games, but their defense has been solid, allowing just 63.6 points per game over that stretch. The Rams, on the other hand, have been playing some of their best basketball of the season, with four wins in their last five games, and their offense has been clicking, with an average of 76.6 points per game over that stretch.
The recent form of both teams will play a significant role in determining the outcome of this game. The Rams have been on a tear lately, with four wins in their last five games, including a 91-86 win over UNLV and a 79-68 win over Wyoming. The Aztecs, on the other hand, have been struggling to find their footing, with three wins in their last five games, including a 71-57 win over Nevada and a 72-63 win over Wyoming. The Rams have been averaging 76.6 points per game over their last five contests, while the Aztecs have been allowing just 63.6 points per game over their last five games. If the Rams can manage to keep up their high-powered offense, they should be able to give the Aztecs a run for their money. However, if the Aztecs can manage to slow down the Rams' offense, they should be able to come out on top. The Aztecs have a slight edge in terms of overall record, standing at 18-7, while the Rams are 16-10.
Tournament Stakes
A win for Colorado State would be a significant boost to their tournament resume, as it would give them a much-needed quality win over a solid opponent. The Rams are currently on the bubble, and a win over San Diego State would go a long way in securing their spot in the tournament. On the other hand, a loss would be a significant setback, as it would drop them to 16-11 and make their tournament hopes even more precarious. For San Diego State, a win would solidify their position in the tournament field, and would give them a significant advantage in the Mountain West conference standings. The Rams have been playing some of their best basketball of the season, with four wins in their last five games, and their offense has been clicking, with an average of 76.6 points per game over that stretch. The Aztecs, on the other hand, have been struggling to find consistency, with three wins in their last five games, but their defense has been stout, allowing just 63.6 points per game over that stretch.
The tournament implications of this game are significant, and both teams want to come out on top. The Rams have been averaging 76.6 points per game over their last five contests, while the Aztecs have been allowing just 63.6 points per game over their last five games. If the Rams can manage to keep up their high-powered offense, they should be able to give the Aztecs a run for their money. However, if the Aztecs can manage to slow down the Rams' offense, they should be able to come out on top. The Aztecs have a slight edge in terms of overall record, standing at 18-7, while the Rams are 16-10. The Rams have been on a tear lately, with four wins in their last five games, including a 91-86 win over UNLV and a 79-68 win over Wyoming. The Aztecs, on the other hand, have been struggling to find their footing, with three wins in their last five games, including a 71-57 win over Nevada and a 72-63 win over Wyoming. With both teams looking to make a statement in the Mountain West, this game is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter, with the Rams averaging 76.6 points per game over their last five contests, and the Aztecs allowing just 63.6 points per game over their last five games.
HEADLINE: San Diego State Aztecs at Colorado State Rams: A Crucial Mountain West Matchup SUBHEADLINE: The Colorado State Rams are looking to build on their recent form, having gone 4-1 over their last five games, averaging 76.6 points per game, and outscoring their opponents by 6.0 points per contest.