Colorado vs. Colorado State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 10, 2023

The Centennial Cup is at stake when the No. 18 Colorado Buffaloes (2-0) and Colorado State Rams (0-1) square off on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes are big favorites, by 24 points. An over/under of 64 points has been set for the contest.

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Colorado vs. Colorado State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Colorado -24 -110 -110 64 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Colorado vs Colorado State
ATS Total Score prediction
Colorado State (+24) Over (64) Colorado 41 Colorado State 30

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

Colorado Colorado State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 40.5 (36) 24.0 (125)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 28.0 (88) 50.0 (72)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 2 (35) 2 (35)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 6 (6) 2 (74)

Colorado vs. Colorado State Betting Insights

Colorado Stats and Trends

  • Colorado has covered twice in two games with a spread this season.
  • Colorado games have gone over the point total once this season.
  • Colorado has had an average of 60.0 points in their games this season, 4.0 fewer than this matchup’s total.

Colorado State Stats and Trends

  • Colorado State is winless against the spread this year (0-1-0).
  • Each Colorado State game has gone over the point total this season.
  • CSU’s matchups this season have a 54.0-point average over/under, 10.0 fewer points than this game’s total.

Colorado Players to Watch

  • This year, Shedeur Sanders has recorded 903 passing yards (451.5 yards per game) while going 69-for-89 (77.5% completion percentage) and throwing six touchdowns and zero interceptions.
  • Dylan Edwards has taken 15 carries for a team-leading 79 rushing yards (39.5 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown. He’s also caught eight passes for 143 yards (71.5 receiving yards per game) with three touchdowns through the air.
  • Anthony Hankerson has 47 yards on 15 carries (23.5 ypg).
  • Xavier Weaver has hauled in 16 passes for a team-best 288 yards while scoring one touchdown. He averages 144.0 yards per game.
  • Travis Hunter has also added 14 receptions for 192 yards.
  • Jimmy Horn Jr. has caught 19 passes for 181 yards and one touchdown, averaging 90.5 yards per game this year.

Colorado State Players to Watch

  • Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 210 yards while completing 65% of his passes (13-of-20), with two touchdowns and one interception this year (210.0 yards per game).
  • Avery Morrow has churned out a team-best 29 rushing yards (29.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
  • So far this year Kobe Johnson has rushed for 16 yards on seven carries (16.0 ypg).
  • This season Justus Ross-Simmons has five receptions for a team-high 123 receiving yards (123.0 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Tory Horton has added 81 yards (on nine catches).
  • Dallin Holker has collected 47 yards on five receptions with one touchdown, averaging 47.0 yards per game.

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