Colorado State Rams vs South Florida Bulls Picks and Prediction for Friday, November 28, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Colorado State Rams play the South Florida Bulls on Friday for 5th place in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in Nassau, Bahamas. Colorado State improved to 5-2 following its 76-70 victory over the Wichita State Shockers on Thursday, snapping a two-game losing streak that included a loss to Virginia Tech in the opening game of the tournament. South Florida is 4-3 following its 97-91 overtime victory versus Western Kentucky in the second round of the tournament after opening the tournament with a 78-66 loss to the VCU Rams. Make sure to read this in-depth Colorado State Rams vs South Florida Bulls prediction. Elevate your game with our expert NCAAB picks for Colorado State Rams vs South Florida Bulls prediction and win big!
Colorado State used strong shooting and excellent defense.
The Colorado State Rams defeated Wichita State on Thursday using a mix of strong shooting and excellent defense. The Rams shot 56% overall and 40% from 3-point territory. Despite losing the opening game of the tournament to Virginia Tech, Colorado State gave up just 66 points. Colorado State held Wichita State to 44% shooting overall and 20% shooting from 3-point territory. Colorado grabbed only 26 rebounds while allowing Wichita State 39, and the Rams gave up 20 offensive rebounds to the Shockers, which the Rams could not afford to do against South Florida.
The leading scorer for Colorado on Thursday was Brandon Rechsteiner with 21 points, while Kyle Jurgensen scored 16 and Carey Booth added 14. Jevin Mintz was the leading rebounder for Colorado State with eight and was also the leader in assists with six. On the season, Colorado State is averaging 84.1 points per game on 51.2% shooting overall and 41.7% from three-point range. The Rams hold opponents to 72 points per game on 44.2% shooting and 33.7% from behind the arc.
Injuries: Colorado State does not have any players listed on its injury report
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South Florida's offense took control on Thursday
The South Florida Bulls scored 84 points in regulation on Thursday and finished with 97 in their overtime victory against Western Kentucky. South Florida hit 40% of its shots overall and 36% from 3-point territory in what was a very high-paced game. The Bulls made 20 of 26 free throws and grabbed an impressive 50 rebounds, including 17 off the offensive glass, giving the Bulls several second-look opportunities. South Florida must clean up its mistakes as the Bulls turned the ball over 15 times on Thursday, and cannot afford to do that against Colorado State.
Five players scored in double figures for South Florida on Thursday, with the leading scorer being CJ Brown, with 18 points. Joseph Pinion scored 16 points, and Josh Omojafo added 13. Izaiyah Nelson was the leading rebounder with 11, while the leader in assists was Brown with nine. On the season, South Florida is scoring an average of 94.7 points per game and allowing an average of 82.6 points per game. The Bulls shoot 45.1% overall and 31.7% from long range, while holding opponents to 43.8% shooting overall at 32.1% from 3-point territory.
Injuries: South Florida does not have any players listed on its injury report
Colorado State Rams vs South Florida Bulls Pick
Spread Pick for Colorado State vs South Florida
- South Florida Bulls +1.5 (4 units)
This is a matchup of complete opposites as far as pace, as South Florida is 17th in the nation in adjusted tempo per KenPom 73.8, while Colorado State is near the bottom at 64.4 or 362nd out of 365. The determining factor will be who is able to play their style game, and that will be South Florida. South Florida grabbed 50 rebounds in its victory over Western Kentucky, and the Bulls will have another big night on the glass, which will help in transition and help Colorado State from seeing too many second looks. South Florida made 36% of its three-point attempts in its victory over Western Kentucky, handed out 24 assists and made 10 steals, all of which helped the Bulls to the win, and those trends will continue on Friday, as the Bulls will push the pace each time down the court, especially in transition.
Over/Under Pick for Colorado State vs South Florida
- Over 160.5 (4 units)
South Florida scored 97 points versus Western Kentucky on Thursday, and while that game went into overtime, the Bulls had 84 points in regulation. South Florida is scoring an average of 94.7 points on the season and allowing an average of 82.6 points per game. Colorado State is averaging 84.1 points per game thanks to excellent shooting. The total has finished over in five of Colorado State's seven games this season, and in five of South Florida's seven games.
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