Air Force Falcons Open as Week 9 Betting Underdogs vs Rams

Air Force visits Colorado State on Saturday, hoping to send the Rams to a loss while also covering the spread in college football betting action at Hughes Stadium.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at Sportsbook had the Colorado State Rams as -11-point favorites in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).

Earlier, Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game picked a 41-33 victory for the Rams. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Air Force Falcons vs Colorado State Rams Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Air Force Falcons have seen them go 3-4 and 3-4 ATS so far this season, while the Colorado State Rams are at 6-2 and 4-4 ATS. In totals betting, the Rams are 4-4, while the Falcons are 5-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado State vs Air Force injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Colorado State Rams rated this week at No. 20 and the Air Force Falcons sitting at No. 75.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Colorado State Rams No. 35-ranked offense (33.88 PPG) against a Air Force Falcons defense that ranks No. 103 at 33.29 PPG. The Colorado State Rams passing attack has averaged 310.75 yards per game, more than the Air Force Falcons give up through the air (147.57 YPG on average).

In comparing defenses, the Air Force Falcons own the league's No. 125-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 295.25 yards per game when on the road. Colorado State, on the other hand, rates No. 27 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Timothy McVey tore up the turf for 139 rushing yards in the latest Falcons game, a 45-42 win over the Wolf Pack at Mackay Stadium.

In their last game, Colorado State got a 116-yard performance from Izzy Matthews as a key part of its 27-24 win over New Mexico.

Betting Trends
  • Air Force is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Air Force is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
  • Air Force is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force's last 5 games
  • Colorado State is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
  • Colorado State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
  • Colorado State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
  • Colorado State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Air Force

Next Betting Matchups

Air Force home to Army, Saturday, November 4th
Colorado State at Wyoming, Saturday, November 4th

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