San Diego State Aztecs running back Lucky Sutton (7) is tackled by Washington State Cougars cornerback Colby Humphrey (2) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash., Sept. 6.

The Colorado State Rams (1-3) take on the San Diego State Aztecs (3-1) in each team's first Mountain West Conference matchup Friday at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Colorado State vs. San Diego State odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Rams were mauled 20-3 by the Washington State Cougars last week. The Rams were 5.5-point home favorites. What a stinker start of the season for them as they're 1-3, and in their lone win, they were 35-point favorites and won by 4. They're playing without starting TE Jaxxon Warren (undisclosed) and WR Petey Tucker (undisclosed).

In what was unlikely to be featured on many highlight reels, the Aztecs beat Northern Illinois 6-3 last week. They covered as 2.5-point favorites, and somehow, someway, the Under 42 cashed. QB Jayden Denegal was 13-for-20 for 110 yards, no TDs and 2 INTs. RB Lucky Sutton didn't live up to his name by reaching paydirt, but he ran 17 times for 88 yards.

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Colorado State at San Diego State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Colorado State +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | San Diego State -235 (bet $235 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Colorado State +6 (-105) | San Diego State -6 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Colorado State at San Diego State picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 24, Colorado State 6

Moneyline

The Aztecs have yet to allow a point at home this season, winning 42-0 and 34-0.

There is no point in playing the ML here, but what I am getting at, is taking COLORADO STATE UNDER 16.5 POINTS (+100). They're averaging 15.25 points on the season and combined for 19 in the last 2 games combined.

Against the spread

This one kind of piggybacks from the last section, but I will take SAN DIEGO STATE -6 (-115). The Aztecs are 3-1 ATS, including an impressive 34-0 win over the California Golen Bears as 14-point dogs.

Over/Under

As mentioned, SDSU hasn't allowed a point at home yet. We're projecting that string to end, but neither offense has really shown a lot. Easy call here - UNDER 40.5 (-105).

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