Fresno State vs Colorado State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Fresno State vs Colorado State

The Fresno State Bulldogs face the Colorado State Rams, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, February 24.

We expect Colorado State to cover the -8.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -120 to overcome Fresno State.

Fresno State Bulldogs were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to New Mexico Lobos by a 80-78 scoreline.

Colorado State Rams last game saw them claim a 83-74 home win over San Diego State Aztecs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fresno State triumphed 79-69 when they last played Colorado State. Colorado State have won nine of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Colorado State	17-10	2073	1918	155	11-5	6-5	5W
Fresno State	12-15	2003	1967	36	10-7	2-8	2L

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Fresno State vs Colorado State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Fresno State vs Colorado State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Back the moneyline favorites with a -8.5 spread in this college matchup. This is a good number and we are confident Colorado State can cover the line at odds of -120.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.

Key Fresno State vs Colorado State stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by CSU in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by CSU in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by CSU in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Fresno State in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Fresno State in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Fresno State in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by CSU in 6 of their last 10 games against Fresno State.

Colorado State -8.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Fresno State 68 - 81 Colorado State

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Fresno State vs Colorado State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Colorado State are massive -500 favorites. They are regarded as 83% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Fresno State are trading at +365.

8.5 is the spread and 145.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 145.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

Fresno State

+365

CSU

-500

Point Spread

Fresno State +8.5

-102

CSU -8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-115

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Fresno State Stats

Colorado State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mountain West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah State	24-3	2279	1854	425	14-0	10-3	1L
New Mexico	21-6	2198	1877	321	14-2	7-4	3W
San Diego State	18-8	2052	1820	232	12-3	6-5	2L
Nevada	18-9	2055	1943	112	14-3	4-6	1W
Grand Canyon	17-10	2020	1852	168	12-6	5-4	1L
Boise State	17-10	2133	2008	125	11-6	6-4	1W
Colorado State	17-10	2073	1918	155	11-5	6-5	5W
Wyoming	15-12	2098	1977	121	12-4	3-8	2W
UNLV	12-15	2147	2146	1	7-7	5-8	1W
Fresno State	12-15	2003	1967	36	10-7	2-8	2L
San Jose State	7-20	1910	2089	-179	7-9	0-11	1L
Air Force	3-24	1663	2164	-501	3-14	0-10	20L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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