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Fresno St. Bulldogs vs Utah State Aggies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Dee Glen Smith Spectrum — Logan, UT

Article updated Jan 20, 6:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content provides a summary of the upcoming college basketball game between Fresno State and Utah State in the Mountain West Conference. Utah State has a favorable

Game outlook

This content provides a summary of the upcoming college basketball game between Fresno State and Utah State in the Mountain West Conference. Utah State has a favorable betting line, being favored by 15.5 points, and they have a positive track record against Fresno State in previous seasons. The current betting line is now at Utah State -13.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +645 | Aggies -1,025

Spread: Bulldogs +13.5 (-110) | Aggies -13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah State will win straight-up is 91%.

Fresno St. Bulldogs

In their recent game against San Jose State, the Fresno State Bulldogs were able to end their three-game losing streak with a victory. The Bulldogs currently have a record of 8-8 and are ranked 210th according to KenPom and 227th according to Bart Torvik. Their road record is 1-4 and they have a conference record of 1-3. Despite their overall ranking, the Bulldogs had a strong shooting performance in their win, with a 55.0% shooting percentage and 8-10 from the free-throw line, which is surprising considering their low ranking in free-throw percentage. Isaiah Hill was a standout player in the game, scoring 24 points. Overall, Fresno State ranks 290th in offense, averaging 69.65 points per game, and 207th in defense, allowing 72.59 points per game. They have a record of 8-9 this season. Offensively, they have a 47.42% field goal percentage and a 64.19% free-throw percentage. They also have a 34.15% three-point percentage and average 33.53 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow a 44.81% field goal percentage and a 65.89% free-throw percentage. They have a 38.25% three-point percentage allowed and average 33.76 defensive rebounds per game. They have an average of 12.18 defensive assists and 10.94 turnovers per game. ICE ICE ICE IN HIS VEINS🚨❄️ HILL with the buzzer beater!! pic.twitter.com/reIV0otu77

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Utah State Aggies Analysis

The Utah State Aggies suffered a significant loss to New Mexico, breaking their 15-game winning streak. Despite their strong performance at home and in the Mountain West Conference, they struggled to defend against New Mexico's shooting. Although Utah State had a decent shooting day, they struggled from beyond the arc, which is consistent with their lower three-point percentage ranking. Ian Martinez was a standout player, leading the team in scoring. Overall, the Aggies have a decent power ranking and are ranked high in offense but lower in defense. They have strong field goal and free throw percentages, but struggle with three-pointers. They also have solid rebounding numbers and assist-to-turnover ratios. Defensively, their field goal and three-point percentages allowed are decent, but their free throw percentage allowed is higher. They also have solid defensive rebounding numbers and assist-to-turnover ratios. Darius Brown from DOWNTOWN ‼️ ⚡️ @dariusbrownii #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/Mb3fBYRtsf

Utah State Aggies' Dominance Continues, Favored to Overcome 15.5 Point Spread

Despite the daunting task of covering a 15.5 point spread, the Aggies demonstrated their capability of handling the Bulldogs effortlessly during their previous encounters. Notably, their last match-up resulted in a decisive victory for Utah State with a 17 point lead. Moreover, their prior encounter concluded with a 13 point margin, and in five out of their last seven victories against Fresno State, the Aggies have won by at least 12 points. Evidently, dominating contests has been a recurring pattern for the Aggies, extending beyond their rivalry with Fresno State. This trend is not exclusive to their performances against the Bulldogs - Utah State has proven their proficiency against other opponents as well. In three of their most recent five victories, they surpassed a 15 point discrepancy. While it is undeniable that a 16 point coverage is a considerable task, the Aggies' aptitude for accurate shooting and their ability to effectively stifle their opponents cements them as the logical choice in this particular contest.

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SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Aggies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Aggies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Fresno St. Bulldogs+800 → +650Moved
  • Moneyline · Utah State Aggies-1,399 → -1,050Moved
  • Spread · Fresno St. Bulldogs+14.5 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Utah State Aggies-14.5 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146 (-110) → 142.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Fresno St. Bulldogs
6-9 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Utah State Aggies
14-2 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-20T11:36:07.234Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-01-28Utah State Aggies 70 · Fresno St. Bulldogs 53
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Utah State Aggies defeated Fresno St. Bulldogs 83-62

Utah State Aggies defeated Fresno St. Bulldogs 83-62 on January 20, 2024, a 21-point decision in the series. Utah State Aggies' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 40-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Fresno St. Bulldogs +13.5 (-110) spread, Utah State Aggies covered, while the 145 combined points finished over the recorded total of 142.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • GsimmsSpread · Fresno St. Bulldogs +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Fresno St. Bulldogs +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • BrycetSpread · Fresno St. Bulldogs +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Utah State Aggies -13.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Utah State Aggies -13.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Win