Colorado State vs. Utah State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – October 7, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

A pair of MWC teams square off when the Colorado State Rams (2-2) and the Utah State Aggies (2-3) clash on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Merlin Olsen Field At Maverik Stadium. The Rams are favored by 3 points. The over/under is 62.5 in the outing.

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Colorado State vs. Utah State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Colorado State -3 -108 -112 62.5 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Colorado State vs Utah State
ATS Total Score prediction
Colorado State (-3) Over (62.5) Colorado State 36 Utah 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 State Utah State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 32.8 (84) 37.0 (20)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 34.0 (84) 33.8 (112)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 10 (115) 8 (83)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (56) 9 (22)

Colorado State vs. Utah State Betting Insights

Colorado State Stats and Trends

  • Colorado State has won two games against the spread this season.
  • The Rams have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
  • Colorado State games have hit the over three out of four times this season.
  • The Rams and their opponents have combined to score more than 62.5 points twice this season (in four games).
  • The average total in CSU’s matchups this year is 58.5, 4.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

Recent Head-to-Head Matchups

Utah State holds a 2-0 advantage over Colorado State in the last two matchups between these two squads. The Rams and Aggies are split 1-1 against the spread in those games while not going over the point total. Utah State scored 43 points in those two matchups compared to Colorado State’s 37.

Utah State Stats and Trends

  • Utah State has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Aggies have covered the spread once this year (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
  • In Utah State’s five contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
  • The Aggies have played three games this season that ended with a combined score above 62.5 points.
  • The average over/under for Utah State’s matchups this season is 50.8, 11.7 fewer points than this game’s point total.

Colorado State Players to Watch

  • This year, Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has recorded 1,360 passing yards (340.0 yards per game) while going 103-for-142 (72.5% completion percentage) and throwing 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
  • Avery Morrow has taken 36 carries for a team-leading 100 rushing yards (33.3 yards per game).
  • Kobe Johnson has run for 72 yards on 27 carries (24.0 yards per game) this year.
  • Tory Horton has hauled in 45 receptions for 540 yards, best on his team, and six touchdowns. He averages 135.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Dallin Holker’s stat line this year shows 26 catches for 362 yards and five touchdowns. He puts up 90.5 receiving yards per game.
  • Justus Ross-Simmons is averaging 69.8 yards per game, racking up 18 receptions for 279 yards and one touchdown.

Utah State Players to Watch

  • McCae Hillstead leads the team with 730 passing yards (182.5 yards per game) and has a 57.8% completion percentage this year (52-of-90) while throwing eight touchdowns with five interceptions.
  • Davon Booth has run for a team-leading 254 yards on 48 carries (50.8 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
  • Rahsul Faison has 208 yards on 25 carries (41.6 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Jalen Royals has 26 catches and paces his team with 382 receiving yards (76.4 ypg) while scoring five touchdowns.
  • Terrell Vaughn has tacked on 39 catches for 351 yards and six touchdowns this year. He puts up 70.2 receiving yards per game.
  • This season Micah Davis is averaging 49.0 yards per game, with 11 catches for 245 yards and three touchdowns.

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