The Rams have gotten better since three players were suspended due to academics Jan. 5 and now play with a 7-man rotation. Their 8-3 SU and ATS mark since then confirms that. In the tournament, the lack of depth could be a problem. But in this situation, CSU comes in well-rested. Plus, the Rams have revenge on their minds as New Mexico dropped CSU in Fort Collins in early January. Since then, the Lobos have lost their best player, Tim Williams.

Colorado State will look to jump out of a three-way tie atop the Mountain West Conference tonight at New Mexico. The Lobos beat CSU on their floor, 84-71, five weeks ago. The Rams have won and covered seven of their last eight games, including the last four. They're 15-6 ATS this season, one of the few teams cashing at over 70 percent this season, and they statistically play their best on the road where they only allow opponents to shoot 37.8 percent from the floor. It's helped them to a 9-2 ATS road record. With revenge and first-place at stake, I'm on Colorado State.