Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Colorado State Rams Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Saint Joseph's Hawks will be on the road Wednesday night with the game in Fort Collins, Colorado, at 11:00 PM against the Colorado State Rams in round one of the NIT tournament, and we have you ready to roll with our Saint Joseph’s vs Colorado State prediction. Saint Joseph's comes into the postseason with 22 wins and 11 losses this season. Colorado State returns home Wednesday night with 22 wins and 12 losses. St. Joseph's has won for the last five, following a 13-point loss in their last outing. The Colorado State has won three of the last five after a nine-point loss to San Diego State last time out. Read more about this Milwaukee vs Orlando prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Saint Joseph’s looks to extend their season
The Saint Joseph's offense has carried the team this season, averaging 73.3 points on 43% shooting. Defensively, the Hawks have been just as stout, holding opponents to 69.9 points per game this season. Defensively, St. Joseph was outmatched in their last outing, giving up 77 points on 45% shooting from the floor. Offensively, St. Joseph's was unable to keep up, scoring just 64 points on 39% shooting, including 36% from beyond the arc. St. Joseph's pulled in 40 rebounds but turned the ball over 9 times in the loss. Austin Wilford carried the Saint Joseph's offense in their last outing with 17 points on 16 shots in the game.
Jaiden Glover-Toscano leads the Saint Joseph's offense this season, averaging 15.8 points per game. Deuce Jones also averages 15.8 points per game this year, but has only played 10 games. Derek Simpson averages 13.5 points to go along with the team's leading 5.3 assists per game. Dasear Haskins averages 10.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 6.3 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Saint Joseph’s:
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
- Will Lange (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Owen Verna (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Steven Solano (Questionable) – Undisclosed
Colorado State looks to defend home court
The Colorado State Rams have averaged 76.1 points on 49% shooting from the floor this season, but the Rams have averaged only 64.5 points per game over their last two losses. Defensively, Colorado State has been stout, holding opponents to 71.1 points per game this season. The Colorado State offense struggled last time out, scoring just 62 points on 33% shooting, 30% from beyond the arc. Defensively, the Rams were outmatched, giving up 71 points as San Diego State shot 48% from the floor. Colorado State lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Brandon Rechsteiner led the Rams offense last game with a team high 16 points on 8 shots.
Brandon Rechsteiner leads the Colorado State offensive season with 12.2 points per game. Kyle Jorgensen averages 11.9 points, and Josh Pascarelli is averaging 10.2 points per game. Big man Carey Booth averages 10.7 points to go along with the team-leading 5.6 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Colorado State:
- None
Saint Joseph’s vs Colorado State Pick
- Saint Joseph’s vs Colorado State Spread Pick
Both teams have fared well enough thus far this season, but Colorado State will have the edge on Wednesday night. The Rams have the better offense and the deeper roster in this game. Look for Colorado State to set the tone early as they overwhelmed St. Joseph's from the opening tip. Take Colorado State to extend their season Wednesday night as they get the winning cover at home in the unit tournament.
- Saint Joseph’s vs Colorado State Over/Under Pick
Both teams score in the 70s, but each has an elite defense. Look for a defensive onslaught on Wednesday night as each team competes in this matchup. Colorado State will do the job down the stretch to get the win, but the total will struggle to get high. Take the under on Wednesday night as 2 defensive minded teams fight it out for a win in the NIT tournament.
Betting on College Basketball?
- Join Winners and Whiners premium for free and get a free $30 coupon with code FREE30
- Get started and wager on college hoops today with our favorite online sportsbooks
- Claim a CBB betting bonus offer with the best sportsbook promos
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
