| Â | 1 | 2 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTST | 34 | 36 | 70 | 134.5 |
| FRSNO | 28 | 25 | 53 | +4 |
Utah State vs Fresno St. Basketball Picks & Predictions
Utah State is on the road playing Fresno St. at the Save Mart Center stadium on Saturday, 1/28/2023 @ 7:00pm EST. Utah State -5.5 was the opening favorite and current line is Utah State -4.5.
In a Mountain West Conference game Saturday, the Utah State Aggies (16-5, 5-3 MWC) will visit Fresno, California and the Save Mart Center to play the Fresno State Bulldogs (7-12, 3-5 MWC). Utah State lost 85-75 to San Diego State on Wednesday, snapping a two-game winning streak. Four of the Bulldogs' last five games have ended in defeat for Fresno State, which was defeated 63-53 by Boise State on Tuesday night. Rylan Jones and Mason False are out for Utah State. Fresno State's Isaih Moore is questionable, while Joseph Hunter is out.
Utah State has a strong offense, but weakness on defense
With an average of 80.3 points per game (24th), Utah State makes 48.8% of field goals (17th) and 42.1% of threes (1st). The Aggies have a lot of sharpshooters on the outside. On defense, Utah State allows 71.8 points per game (250th) while opponents average 43.0% (162nd) overall and 38.0% (347th) from three-point range. Ashworth is the most proficient sharpshooter on the team with a 47.3% field goal shooting percentage and a 47.7% three-point shooting percentage, resulting in a 15.3 point average. Next in line is Taylor Funk, who averages 14.6 points per game while shooting 46.3% overall and 42.5% from long range.
Despite being weak with the ball, Fresno State plays tough defense
In addition to scoring 60.9 points per game (357th), Fresno State is shooting 42.4% (293rd) from the field and 28.4% (354th) from beyond the arc. On defense, the Bulldogs allow just 62.9 (30th) points per game and hold opponents to a 42.6% (151st) field goal shooting percentage and a 35.7% (295th) 3-point shooting percentage. With an average of 12.1 points per game, Isaih Moore leads Fresno State, but has missed each of the last three games because of concussion-like symptoms.
Isaiah Moore, Fresno State's leading scorer and rebounder, hasn't played in each of the last three games. Even if Moore is able to play, concussion-like symptoms may prevent him from playing at 100%. With a field goal shooting percentage of 294, and a 3-point shooting percentage of 354, Fresno State scores only 60.9 points per game. As a result, Utah State averages 80.3 points per game, which is 24th in the country, has the 17th highest field goal shooting percentage, and is No. 1 in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage with 42.1%. Although Fresno State's defense is tough, its weak spot is on the perimeter, where opponents are averaging 35.7% three-point shooting percentage. That leaves Utah State with the advantage due to its sharpshooters.
Utah State Highlights
With a power ranking of 254, Utah State is ranked #24 in offense (scoring an average of 80.33 per game), #248 in defense (allowing an average of 71.81 points to be scored against them per game) and are 16-5 (11-9 ATS) this season.
Fresno St. Highlights
Fresno St. Bulldogs has a power ranking of 282 and are #357 for offense (scoring an average of 60.95 per game), #31 for defense (giving up an average of 71.81 points per game) and 7-12 (6-12 ATS) overall. Utah State went 1-2 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Fresno St..
Curated Picks & Predictions
- Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be UTST 62.75, FRSNO 71.75.
- 51% of SportsJaw users predict Utah State Aggies to cover.
- OddsShark has not made their prediction yet.
- 64% picked Fresno St. Bulldogs on Covers.com
- SportsJaw's ScoreCaster prediction: Aggies 77 to Bulldogs 75.
Staff Prediction
Our prediction: Aggies 77 to Bulldogs 75.
Written by SportsJaw Staff
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Utah State Aggies
- Utah State are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah State's last 7 games.
- Utah State are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games.
- Utah State are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against Fresno State.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah State's last 5 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Fresno State.
- Utah State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
- Utah State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in January.
- Utah State are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played on a Saturday when playing on the road.
Fresno St. Bulldogs
- Fresno State are 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Fresno State's last 18 games.
- Fresno State are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Fresno State's last 5 games against Utah State.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Fresno State's last 8 games at home.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Fresno State's last 6 games when playing at home against Utah State.
- Fresno State are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Mountain West conference.
- Fresno State are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games played in January.
- Fresno State are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
Injuries[ - ]
Utah State
- GRylan Jones (Is "?" Saturday vs Fresno State, Concussion)
- GMason Falslev (Is out for season, Redshirt)
Fresno St.
- FIsaih Moore (Is "?" Saturday vs Utah State, Concussion)
- GJoseph Hunter (Is out for season, Thumb)
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have a significantly better offense and the Bulldogs have a stronger defense. The Aggies won more games straight up while Bulldogs won more ATS over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Aggies 72 to Bulldogs 63.
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Utah State Injuries
- G Rylan Jones Is "?" Saturday vs Fresno State, Concussion
- G Mason Falslev Is out for season, Redshirt
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Fresno St. Injuries
- F Isaih Moore Is "?" Saturday vs Utah State, Concussion
- G Joseph Hunter Is out for season, Thumb
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