The Colorado State Rams and Texas State Bobcats meet Thursday in week 7 college football action at UFCU Stadium. Here’s a Texas State vs. Colorado State Prediction. This article will include a Texas State vs. Colorado State Pick.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams lost to UTSA and Oregon State, and they play San Diego State next. Colorado State has lost 3 straight games. K’saan Farrar is completing 61.2 percent of his passes for 649 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Terrence Smith Jr. and RJ Vick have combined for 609 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Cedric Ross has 7 receptions.
The Colorado State Rams ground game averages 175.2 yards per contest, and Mel Brown leads with 409 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 38.6 points and 493.2 yards per game. Oumar Diomande leads the Colorado State Rams with 51 tackles, Elijah Brown has 1.5 sacks, and CJ Blocker has 3 interceptions.
Texas State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Texas State Bobcats lost to San Diego State, beat Incarnate Word, and they play Utah State next. Texas State has won 6 of its last 9 games. Brad Jackson is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 1,226 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Chris Dawn Jr. and Beau Sparks have combined for 548 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Kylen Evans has 11 receptions.
The Texas State Bobcats’ ground game averages 263.6 yards per contest, and Torrance Burgess Jr. leads with 614 yards and 1 touchdown. On defense, Texas State allows 33.2 points and 423.2 yards per game. Jayden Bradley leads the Texas State Bobcats with 37 tackles, Tymere Jackson has 2.5 sacks, and Trez Moore has 1 interception.
Why the Texas State Bobcats will win
- Colorado State has lost each of its last 11 games as a road underdog.
- The favorite has won each of Colorado State’s last 10 games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of Colorado State’s last seven games.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Colorado State’s last 10 games.
- The favorite has won the first quarter in each of Colorado State’s last six games.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- Texas State has lost each of its last six October games as a favorite.
- Texas State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games in October.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Colorado State’s last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last seven games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Texas State’s last six Thursday games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Texas State Bobcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Davian Jackson is one of only five players in the FBS to record 3+ rushing and 3+ receiving TDs this season.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Mel Brown ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (10.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas State ranks 138th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (300.4).
- Texas State ranks 3rd among FBS teams for yards per game this season (531.6).
- Colorado State ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (13.2).
- Colorado State ranks 137th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (25.6).
Texas State vs Colorado State Prediction
This may be a disappointing start to the season, but Texas State is one of the more talented teams in the Pac-12. Eventually, that should start to show. Colorado State is dreadful defensively, which includes being 137th in total defense, 135th in rush defense, and 133rd in scoring defense. Colorado State has allowed 115 points in its last two games and 40-plus points in three straight games. Usually defense doesn’t improve on the road.
I don’t love the hook on top of a key number, and I’m not thrilled with how Texas State has played up to this point. Still, Colorado State couldn’t stop you or me out there on that field right now. Giveme the Bobcats in a beat down at home.