Colo. State's Home Court Advantage vs. Radford's Struggles

Radford Highlanders vs. Colo. State Rams

Current Records present an interesting contrast. Radford stands at 9 - 3, while Colo. State lingers at 5 - 5. This game holds the promise of a significant shift in their records as they battle it out.

The Radford Highlanders and Colo. State Rams are set to compete for holiday cheer at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Moby Arena. The Highlanders are expected to face a tough challenge, being favored by 11.5 points. This could potentially serve as a source of motivation for them.

Radford entered this match with a sense of determination after losing their five - game winning streak to Utah on Saturday. Although the game wasn't a complete blowout, with Radford falling 81 - 63 on the road, it was a close call.

Despite the loss, several Radford players rose to the occasion and made notable plays. Brandon Maclin, going 6 for 10 and scoring 15 points along with three steals, was outstanding. Jarvis Moss also played a key role, going 7 for 13 and scoring 18 points.

However, Radford struggled with teamwork and finished the game with only eight assists, significantly lower than Utah's 22. This aspect will be crucial as they aim to improve their performance.

Colo. State's Recent Struggles

Last Saturday, despite being favored in the point spread, Colo. State fell 76 - 68 to VCU. This consecutive loss has put them in a bit of a slump.

Like Radford, Colo. State also saw some players perform well. Keshawn Williams led the way with 6 for 8 shooting and 14 points. But Jalen Lake had a less successful outing, going 0 - 5 from long range.

Radford's defeat dropped their record to 9 - 3, while Colo. State's loss lowered theirs to 5 - 5. The outcome of this game will have a significant impact on their respective records.

Rebounding Battle

Rebounding is expected to be a key factor in this contest. Radford has been crashing the boards this season, averaging 40.6 rebounds per game. Colo. State, on the other hand, has also been performing well in this department, averaging 36.2 rebounds.

Both teams will be fighting to control the missed shots and gain an edge through superior rebounding. It will be an interesting aspect to watch as the game unfolds.

According to the latest college basketball odds, Colo. State is a big 11.5 - point favorite against Radford. The oddsmakers had a good sense of the line, as the game initially opened with the Rams as a 11 - point favorite.

The over/under for the game is set at 137 points. SportsLine's advanced computer model provides college basketball picks for every single game, including this one. Get your picks now and stay ahead in the world of college basketball.