Colorado State vs San Diego State Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/28/2026, 12:20 AM ET

Colorado State vs San Diego State Information

The Colorado State Rams will be on the road Wednesday night for a 10:30 PM mashup in San Diego, CA, against the San Diego State Aztecs. Colorado State has twelve wins and eight losses this season, having lost three of the last four following a four-point home loss to Utah State. San Diego State returns home Wednesday night with fourteen wins and five losses this season after winning for the last five following an 11-point road victory against UNLV last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Colorado State Preview

Offensively, Colorado State has been solid this season, averaging 77.9 points on 50% shooting from the floor, but the Rams scored only 61 points in their last loss. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 70.9 points per game this season through 20 games played. Brandon Rechsteiner leads the Colorado State offense this season with 12.2 points per game. Kyle Jorgensen has averaged 13.4 points per game this season for Colorado State, but has played just 14 times. Josh Pascarelli averages 12.1 points in just under 29 minutes per game. Big man Carey Booth averages 10.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 6.3 rebounds per game. Jevin Muniz is averaging 8.6 points and an eight-team high 4.4 assists per game. Rashaan Mbemba averages 9.3 points per game this season for Colorado State, but has played just seven times.

San Diego State Preview

The San Diego State offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 81.3 points on 40% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Aztecs have been top-tier, holding opponents to 72.1 points per game this season, and have given up an average of 64.75 points per game over their last four wins. Reese Dixon-Waters leads the San Diego State offense this season, averaging 11.3 points per game. Miles Byrd is second on the roster, averaging 11.1 points, to go along with the team-leading 2.9 assists. BJ Davis averages 11 points, and Magoon Gwath has averaged 9.2 points but has played just 15 times this season. Big man Miles Heide averages 5.7 points to go along with the team’s leading 4.9 rebounds per game.

Colorado State vs San Diego State Prediction

San Diego State is a better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Wednesday. Look for the Aztecs to ride their hot hand in this matchup against a mediocre team. Take San Diego State Wednesday night to get the win and cover at home as they maintain the top seed in the Mountain West Conference following the win against Colorado State. Final Score Prediction, San Diego State Aztecs win and cover 78-65.

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