Who’s Playing
Colorado State @ Mississippi State
Current Records: Colorado State 9-0; Mississippi State 6-2
What to Know
The Mississippi State Bulldogs will take on the Colorado State Rams at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Dickies Arena. Colorado State should still be riding high after a win, while the Bulldogs will be looking to right the ship.
MSU entered their matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday without any home losses — but there’s a first time for everything. MSU was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap as they fell 81-76 to Minnesota. If the result catches you off guard, it should: MSU was far and away the favorite. The losing side was boosted by guard Iverson Molinar, who had 26 points and six assists along with five rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Rams didn’t have too much trouble with the Saint Mary’s Gaels at home on Saturday as they won 74-58. It was another big night for Colorado State’s forward David Roddy, who had 19 points in addition to seven boards.
The Bulldogs are now 6-2 while Colorado State sits at 9-0. A couple stats to keep an eye on: MSU is stumbling into the contest with the 43rd fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11.5 on average. To make matters even worse for MSU, the Rams come into the game boasting the 12th fewest turnovers per game in college basketball at 9.7.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Dickies Arena — Fort Worth, Texas
- TV: ESPN University
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The game is expected to go down to the wire, as the oddsmakers have this as a pick ’em.
The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Rams as a 2-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for Mississippi State
- KeShawn Murphy: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for Colorado State
No Injury Information
