Utah State Aggies vs San Diego St. Aztecs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this content, two strong basketball teams, Utah State and San Diego State, are preparing to face off in a game in California. Utah State recently won a comfortable home victory against San Jose State, covering the 13-point line as favorites. On the other hand, San Diego State suffered a 79-71 defeat to Colorado State as underdogs, failing to cover the 2.5-point line. The historical record favors San Diego State, having won 18 out of 26 previous meetings, including the last four encounters, such as the 62-57 win in the Mountain West Tournament championship in 2023. Currently, San Diego State is the favored team with a -5.5 line, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aggies +190 | Aztecs -235

Spread: Aggies +5.5 (-110) | Aztecs -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego St. will win straight-up is 70%.

Utah State Aggies

Utah State recently achieved their third consecutive victory and their 18th win in the last 19 games by defeating San Jose State in their previous matchup. With a current record of 19-2, the team currently holds the top spot in the Mountain West conference with a 7-1 record. During their game against San Jose State, Utah State initially trailed by five points but managed to rally and take a seven-point lead at halftime. They further extended their lead to 17 points with 14:26 remaining in the game and maintained control throughout, ultimately winning by a margin of 10 points. The team performed exceptionally well in terms of shooting, with a remarkable 60% field goal percentage and six successful three-pointers out of 12 attempts. They also outrebounded their opponent, securing 39 rebounds compared to San Jose State's 25. Great Osobor stood out as the top performer for Utah State, contributing 31 points and seven rebounds in the victory. Looking at their overall performance this season, Utah State ranks 23rd in the nation in terms of scoring offense, averaging 82.5 points per game. They also excel in rebounding, averaging 38 rebounds per game, and distributing the ball with an average of 17.4 assists per game. Their defense has been solid, allowing an average of 68.4 points per game, placing them at 97th in scoring defense. Great Osobor is one of the key players on the team, averaging 19.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Ian Martinez contributes 14 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while Darius Brown II and Mason Falslev provide additional scoring options with 11.1 points and 6.9 assists, and 11.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, respectively. The team also has several other players who contribute to the rotation. Utah State showcases strong shooting capabilities, with a team field goal percentage of 50.3%, ranking them 7th in Division I. They make an average of six three-pointers per game, shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc. Their free throw percentage stands at 72.6%. In terms of their power ranking, Utah State is ranked 24th in offense, scoring an average of 82.52 points per game. Their defense ranks at 100th, allowing an average of 68.43 points