The Colorado State Rams (15-17), who are currently +50000 to win the 2022-23 College Basketball National Championship, are considered sizable darkhorses to win it all. Next, they will take on the San Diego State Aztecs on Thursday, March 9 at 3:00 PM ET.
In its previous game, Colorado State beat Fresno State on Wednesday, 67-65. Its leading scorer was John Tonje with 20 points.
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Colorado State NCAA Tournament Odds
- National Championship Odds (Preseason): +14000
- National Championship Odds (on Dec. 31): +30000
- National Championship Odds (Current): +50000
- MWC Championship Odds: +6000
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Colorado State Strength Of Schedule, Tournament Resume
- The Rams are playing the 58th-ranked schedule (based on our predictions) this season.
- Looking at Colorado State’s remaining schedule in 2022-23, it has one game versus teams currently above .500, and no games against teams whose records are poorer than its own.
- The Rams have one game remaining against teams currently ranked in the Top 25.
- On December 18, Colorado State claimed its signature win of the season, a 62-60 victory over the Saint Mary’s Gaels, who rank No. 16 in the AP’s Top 25.
- Based on the RPI, the Rams have 10 losses to Quadrant 1 teams, tied for the 16th-most in the country.
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Colorado State Season Stats And Insights
- The Rams average 72.8 points per game (156th in college basketball) while giving up 71.6 per contest (226th in college basketball). They have a +39 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 1.2 points per game.
- Colorado State records 28.9 rebounds per game (350th in college basketball) while conceding 31.3 per contest to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 2.4 boards per game.
- The Rams connect on 7.7 three-pointers per game (148th in college basketball) while shooting 36.6% from deep (59th in college basketball). They are making 1.1 fewer threes per outing than their opponents, who drain 8.8 per game while shooting 36.4%.
- Colorado State ranks 44th in college basketball by averaging 241.7 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 339th in college basketball, allowing 237.6 points per 100 possessions.
- The Rams and their opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Rams commit 10.8 per game (64th in college basketball) and force 10.8 (256th in college basketball action).
Colorado State Leading Performers
- Isaiah Stevens leads the Rams in points and assists. He contributes 18.0 points per game while also adding 6.7 assists.
- Colorado State is led by Tonje’s 4.8 rebounds per game.
- Tonje hits 1.9 threes per game to lead the Rams.
- Isaiah Rivera leads the team with 1.0 steal per game. James Moors collects 0.7 blocks a game to pace Colorado State.
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