What are Colorado State March Madness odds? The team was selected as one of the last 8 to get a special ticket to the March Madness tournament and they defeated the Virginia Cavaliers in the final four.
Their next game is against Texas Longhorns. Bet on the Colorado Rams below.
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Let’s take a deeper look into the Rams’ season so far and how they may fare when it comes to landing a spot in The Big Dance.
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Colorado State March Madness Odds
Heading into the first round, the Rams are +15000 to win the National Championship, according to ClutchBuzz sportsbook. This puts them in “distant longshot” territory.
The Rams are a solid team despite being in an outlier conference like the Mountain West. Nonetheless, they are not one of the favorites to win the tournament and facing a favorite like no. 7 seed Texas Longhorns in the first round will be a tough challenge.
Colorado State guard Isaiah Stevens (4) greets forward Joel Scott after a basket during the second half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Colorado State: First Four Result
In a disappointing first half performance, the Virginia Cavaliers found themselves trailing the Colorado State Rams 27-14 in their NCAA tournament First Four matchup. Despite being seeded equally at No. 10, Virginia struggled to find their offensive rhythm, scoring only 14 points in the first 20 minutes of play.
Their scoring drought extended for nearly nine and a half minutes, with their first points of the second half coming over three minutes into the period. Shooting woes plagued Virginia, as they managed a mere 17.2% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc during the first half, contrasting sharply with Colorado State’s efficient shooting at 50% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.
The combined score of 41 points in the first half highlighted the low-scoring affair, with historical context revealing it to be significantly below the usual standards of March Madness games.
Colorado State’s dominance persisted throughout the game, ending with a decisive 67-42 victory over Virginia. As a result, Colorado State advances to face the Texas Longhorns in the first round on Thursday, March 21st, at 6:50 pm ET.
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻!!!#TeamTogether pic.twitter.com/WMzqQaR9QJ
— Colorado State Men’s Basketball (@CSUMBasketball) March 20, 2024
Best Wins In Regular Season
Without a doubt, the best win of the season came back on November 23. The Rams beat #17 Creighton impressively, 69-48. Isaiah Stevens led the way with 20 points in what was easily the statement win of the season.
That said, the Rams do have a few other impressive wins. They beat San Diego State 79-71 at home, the Aztecs then ranked 5th according to RPI. They have also beaten New Mexico 75-68 (15th in RPI), Boise State 75-62 (35th in RPI), Colorado 88-83 (48th in RPI), and UNLV 78-75 (74th in RPI).
Though each of those wins came at home, there is no denying that the Rams have beaten some solid teams that will either definitely or more than likely make the tournament.
Hang it in the Louvre 🖼️ #Stalwart x #TeamTogether pic.twitter.com/81m9KCnVmG
— Colorado State Men’s Basketball (@CSUMBasketball) February 14, 2024
Projecting Colorado State’s Final Chances At March Madness 2024
There is obviously one path that can guarantee a trip to The Big Dance for the Rams and that is by winning the Mountain West Conference Tournament. Granted, the last and only time they won came all the way back in 2003, but this is a better team than Colorado State has had recently.
It will be tough sledding given that San Diego State and Utah State have combined to win every tournament (save 2022, when Boise State won) since 2018. The last appearance in the conference final came back in 2017, though it was a losing effort to Nevada.
All of that said, the future looks bright regarding the Rams’ NCAA Tournament chances. They are currently projected by NCAA.com to be a nine-seed in the West Region. That would put them alongside teams like Ole Miss and Indiana State in terms of seeding. It would also land them alongside Utah State, San Diego State, New Mexico, and Boise State as the five Mountain West teams according to Andy Katz’s predictions.
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NYOOOOOM 🚗💨#Stalwart x #TeamTogether pic.twitter.com/XAeu4DRN8W
— Colorado State Men’s Basketball (@CSUMBasketball) February 14, 2024
Conclusion
Given the team’s disappointing finish of a year ago, it would be a huge step forward to make the NCAA Tournament. Even better, it looks as though the Rams will do so handily, landing somewhere around an eight or nine-seed in the West Region.
Though a lot of things can happen between now and Selection Sunday, the Rams have put themselves on a promising path forward. The goal should be to finish the season strong and stay near the top of the Mountain West standings if they are to secure a berth in the NCAA Tournament. For now, the path looks promising for their second tournament appearance since 2013, both of which have come in the last three years.
