The UTSA Roadrunners and Colorado State Rams meet Saturday in college football action at Canvas Stadium. Here’s a Colorado State vs UTSA Prediction. This article will include a Colorado State vs UTSA Pick.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners lost to Texas State, beat Incarnate Word and play Temple next. UTSA has won 5 of its last 8 games. Owen McCown is completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 583 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Devin McCuin and AJ Wilson have combined for 323 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Houston Thomas has 9 receptions.
The UTSA Roadrunners ground game is averaging 217.3 yards per contest, and Robert Henry Jr. leads the way with 480 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, UTSA is allowing 35 points and 403.3 yards per game. Shad Banks Jr. leads the UTSA Roadrunners with 21 tackles, Kenny Ozowalu has 2 sacks and Davin Martin has 1 interception.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams lost to Washington, beat Northern Colorado, and they play Washington State next. Colorado State has won 7 of its last 10 games. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is completing 52.6 percent of his passes for 312 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Jaxxon Warren and Armani Winfield have combined for 144 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Tommy Maher has 5 receptions.
The Colorado State Rams ground game is averaging 157.5 yards per contest, and Jalen Dupree leads the way with 150 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 27.5 points and 366 yards per game. Owen Long leads the Colorado State Rams with 24 tackles, Lemondre Joe has 1.5 sacks and Jahari Rogers has 1 interception.
UTSA Roadrunners @ Colorado State Rams Betting Trends: Week 4
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- UTSA has lost each of its last seven road games.
- Colorado State has won each of its last seven games in Colorado.
- UTSA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games in September.
- Colorado State has covered the spread in six of its last seven games in Colorado.
- Colorado State has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Canvas Stadium.
- UTSA has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-conference opponents.
Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win
- The favorite has won each of Colorado State’s last 15 games.
- Colorado State has lost each of its last nine games as an underdog.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Canvas Stadium.
- UTSA has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games.
- Colorado State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTSA’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Colorado State’s last eight games in Colorado have gone UNDER the total points line.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Armani Winfield ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
UTSA Roadrunners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Robert Henry ranks 1st amongst FBS players for rushing yards (480) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado State ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (10.5).
- Colorado State ranks T126th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (100.0).
- UTSA ranks 134th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (12.7).
- UTSA ranks T133rd among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (21.7).
Colorado State vs UTSA Prediction
UTSA has shown us more up to this point with competitive games against Texas A&M and Texas State, so it’s right the Roadrunners are favored. Colorado State has been underwhelming through two games and has had major issues offensively. However, Colorado State is at home and has had extra time to prepare.
I find value in free points with home teams that have the rest advantage. Also, UTSA is 131st in pass defense and 121st in scoring defense, and I don’t love laying points with struggling defenses on the road. I’ll take a shot with Colorado State and the points.