Colorado State Rams vs San Diego State Aztecs Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Colorado State Rams will be on the road Wednesday night with a 10:30 PM game inside the Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, against the San Diego State Aztecs, and we have you ready to roll with our Colorado State vs San Diego State prediction. Colorado State comes into Wednesday with twelve wins and eight losses thus far this season. The San Diego State Aztecs returned home Wednesday night, 9 games above .500 through 19 games played this season. Colorado State comes into this matchup having lost three of the last four overall, following a four-point home loss to Utah State. San Diego State returns home Wednesday night, playing good basketball winners for the last five, following an 11-point road victory against UNLV in their last outing. Read more about this Colorado State vs San Diego State prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Colorado State looks for the upset
Offensively, Colorado State has performed well this season, averaging 77.9 points per game and shooting 50%. However, in their most recent loss, the Rams scored only 61 points. On the defensive side, Colorado State is allowing an average of 70.9 points per game across 20 games. Offensively, Colorado State struggled immensely in its last outing, scoring just 61 points despite shooting 51% from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Rams were outmatched, giving up 65 points, including 40 in the second half, to blow a 10-point halftime lead as Utah State shot 65% from the floor and knocked down 5 triples. Colorado State won the rebounding battle by 8, but turned the ball over 21 times in the loss. Kyle Jorgensen led the show for the Colorado State offense in their last outing with 24 points on 13 shots and 34 minutes. Josh Pascarelli should deny second-best 13 points in 33 minutes. Rashaan Mbemba added a third-best 10 points on six shots and 28 minutes of action.
Brandon Rechsteiner leads the Colorado State offense with an average of 12.2 points per game. Kyle Jorgensen follows closely with an average of 13.4 points per game, though he has only played in 14 games this season. Josh Pascarelli contributes 12.1 points in just under 29 minutes of play per game. Big man Carey Booth averages 10.9 points and leads the team with 6.3 rebounds per game. Jevin Muniz is adding 8.6 points and is tied for the team lead with 4.4 assists per game. Rashaan Mbemba averages 9.3 points this season but has only participated in seven games.
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San Diego State tries to stay at the top of the conference
The San Diego State offense has emerged as the team's greatest strength this season, averaging 81.3 points per game while shooting 40% from the floor. Defensively, the Aztecs have performed at a high level, allowing opponents to score an average of 72.1 points per game this season. In their last four wins, they have significantly improved, giving up just 64.75 points per game. Offensively, San Diego State was a better team in their last outing, scoring 82 points on 57% shooting and knocking down 8 triples in the game. Defensively, the Aztecs did just enough, giving up 71 points on 51% shooting from the floor. San Diego State pulled in 25 rebounds and forced 13 turnovers in the win. Mile Byrd led the San Diego State offense last time out with 23 points on eight shots in 33 minutes. Reese Dixon-Waters was the second starter in double digits with 13 points in 32 minutes. Taj DeGourville led the way off the San Diego State bench with 13 points on six shots in 19 minutes.
Reese Dixon-Waters is the leading scorer for San Diego State, averaging 11.3 points per game. Miles Byrd follows closely, averaging 11.1 points and leading the team with 2.9 assists. BJ Davis contributes with an average of 11 points, while Magoon Gwath, despite playing only 15 games this season, averages 9.2 points. In the frontcourt, Miles Heide provides an average of 5.7 points and leads the team in rebounding with 4.9 boards per game.
Key Injury Report for San Diego State:
- Magoon Gwath (Questionable) - Hip
Colorado State vs San Diego State Pick
- Colorado State vs San Diego State Spread Pick
San Diego State is the stronger team in this matchup, and that will be evident from the opening minutes on Wednesday. Expect the Aztecs to leverage their current momentum against a mediocre opponent. Take the San Diego State Aztecs to win and cover the spread at home, as they aim to maintain their top seed in the Mountain West Conference following their victory against Colorado State.
- Colorado State vs San Diego State Over/Under Pick
Both teams scored well coming into Wednesday, but San Diego State will have its mind on defense. Look for the Aztecs who stifle Colorado State for 40 minutes, leading to the wind. Colorado State has struggled mightily over the last several games, and that trend will continue in this matchup. Look for San Diego State to continue their winning ways as they pick up their 15th victory of the season and 9th in conference, Wednesday night in a low-scoring battle. Take the under on Wednesday night in Mountain West action as Colorado State visits San Diego State.
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