Colorado State Rams vs. Texas Longhorns 3/21/24 – Colorado State Rams (25-10) will face Texas Longhorns (20-12) in an anticipated NCAA Men’s Basketball matchup, both teams having shown resilience and skill throughout the season. As fans and bettors seek free March Madness picks for Thursday’s contest. This match-up should provide plenty of entertainment.
Colorado State Rams vs. Texas Longhorns 3/21/24
| When: | Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 6:50 PM ET |
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| Where: | Spectrum Center |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Rams | +2.5 (-105) | 144.5 over (-110) | +126 |  |
| Longhorns | -2.5 (-115) | 144.5 under (-110) | -155 | |
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Isaiah Stevens (Guard) vs. Max Abmas (Guard)
Isaiah Stevens has been excellent in his performance so far, featuring 35 games (34.7 min/game), 16.2 points/game, and 6.9 assists/game this season. His shooting precision, with 48.2% field goal percentage and a great 44.8% beyond the arc, has played its part in hitting. But for Stevens, this move should not be a problem but how to maintain his performance under the pressure of March Madness as well as reducing the number of the turned balls will be his bigger issue.
On the opposite end, Max Abmas has surely demonstrated fantastic consistency and accuracy with an excellent 17.1 points per game statistic over 32 contests. Above all, Abmas is notable in free throw conversions, with him managing 91.6%, and his overall craftiness can be a difference-maker. The details about slightly leading in scoring and free throw accuracy suggest that Abmas, at least, is what Texas needs in their strategic plot.
In fact, the game is going to not only be identified by an evaluation of their shooting proficiency but also by a leadership contest that will determine who can carry their team beyond the tough moments. Stevens’ help on others demonstrates his capacity for getting his teammates involved, but Abmas’ efficiency might bring him back on top even in key situations.
Rams’ Resilience and Offensive Power
The Colorado State Rams’ offensive strengths this season have been apparent. They have scored an average of 76.1 points per game this season to hold a field goal percentage of 49%. Through their balanced three-point field goal %, which stands at 34.1%, their attack has been instrumental in their winning record. The space and scoring prowess of the Rams is expected to be important against the Longhorns.
Longhorns’ Defensive Dominance
The Longhorns of Texas are not only well known for their offense but also for their strong defense, having 7.2 steals and 4.5 blocks per game. The Rays possess such formidable defensive abilities, as well as a lead of 2.6 in rebounding, which gives them the chance to checkmate the Rams’ offensive. The fact that Texas has a high chance to get inside Colorado State’s game will be the key factor in this encounter.
NCAAB Betting Odds: Texas Longhorns -155, Over/Under: 144.5
The current betting odds favor the Texas Longhorns slightly, reflecting their defensive strength and Max Abmas’ scoring ability. The over/under set at 144.5 suggests an expectation of a competitive and high-scoring game.
Trends
Colorado State Rams Betting Trends
Colorado State are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Rams are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Colorado State are 7-8 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Colorado State last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Colorado State 17 last games at home
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends
Texas are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Longhorns are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Texas are 4-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Texas’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Texas’ 21 last games at home
Colorado State Rams vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Picks
With the statistics and betting trends in mind, this game looks like it is going to be known for its intensity since almost every point will be crucial. The seesawing between Isaiah Stevens and Max Abmas might have the biggest impact on which team ends up on top, as these two players can both pull their teams to victory.
Basically, Texas’s defense could hold the edge and Abmas’s scoring abilities could be up to the task of being able to beat the point spread. Bettors should bet on Texas, as they predict that the game will likely go over as the offensive power of both teams becomes more and more obvious. On the other hand, some punters who use online sportsbooks are provided with quite many betting lines and props that may be quite interesting.
Score Prediction: Texas 75, Colorado State 72
