Colorado State vs. Colorado Odds
DENVER, CO (The Spread) – The featured game on FX this week is an in-state rivalry game that has Colorado faces Colorado State in Denver at 4PM ET on Saturday.
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Colorado is coming off a 3-10 season in its first year as part of the Pac-12 under new coach Jon Embree. Colorado State was 3-9 a year ago and has since hired a new coach in Jim McElwain. Colorado has won seven of the last nine meetings, including four straight in Denver.
Trends show that Colorado State is just 1-4 against the spread in its last 5 games against Colorado and the two teams have combined to hit the under in their last 4 meetings.
Oddsmakers see Colorado as the favorite in this game, as the Buffaloes have point spread odds of -6.5 against Colorado State. The over/under total has been set at 47 points (View Matchup). The spread opened at Colorado -6 and made its way down to 5 points before climbing upward to -6.5 points.
Colorado has just 11 starters back from last year’s team. The offense average just 19.8 points and 346 total yards per game. The Buffaloes will be turning to a new starting quarterback, running back, and top two receivers. Defensively, Colorado allowed 36.5 points and 439 total yards per game in 2011. The defense has all three starting linebackers back, which should help with the rushing game. Colorado struggled against the run, allowed 184 yards per game.
Colorado State has 16 starters back for this game. Offensively, the Rams should be led by Chris Nwoke, who rushed for 1,130 yards and 9 TD’s in 2011. The Rams will be breaking in a new quarterback, so Nwoke will have to carry the offense. On defense, Colorado State has eight starters back from a group that allowed 31.3 points and 413 yards per game. The strength should be in the secondary, where three starters return. Colorado State allowed just 180 passing yards per game a year ago.
In terms of Injuries, Colorado tight end DaVaughn Thornton will miss Saturday’s game due to a two-game suspension. Nwoke is probable to play for Colorado State despite an ankle injury.
The Public Bets are currently in favor of Colorado. The Buffaloes have 73% of the wagers in their favor with point spread odds of -6.5 against Colorado State.
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