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	21-12	2510	2347	163	13-6	8-6	1L
Fresno State	13-19	2331	2330	1	11-8	2-11	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 -455 favorites. They are regarded as 82% 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 +340.

8.5 is the spread and 148.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 148.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Fresno State

+340

CSU

-455

Point Spread

Fresno State +8.5

-110

CSU -8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Fresno State Stats

Colorado State Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.60 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.40 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 68.10 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	29-5	2816	2382	434	19-0	10-5	4W
New Mexico	23-10	2658	2337	321	16-3	7-7	1L
San Diego State	22-11	2580	2342	238	16-3	6-8	1L
Boise State	21-11	2512	2351	161	13-7	8-4	1L
Nevada	22-12	2582	2434	148	17-3	5-9	1L
Colorado State	21-12	2510	2347	163	13-6	8-6	1L
Grand Canyon	20-12	2420	2197	223	14-7	6-5	1L
Wyoming	18-14	2467	2335	132	14-4	4-10	1L
UNLV	15-18	2610	2613	-3	10-7	5-11	1L
Fresno State	13-19	2331	2330	1	11-8	2-11	2L
San Jose State	9-24	2376	2591	-215	7-11	2-13	1L
Air Force	3-29	1969	2556	-587	3-16	0-13	25L

• 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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