Expect a shootout when the Boise State Broncos (16-8, 8-4 MWC) go head-to-head with the Utah State Aggies (18-7, 7-5 MWC) at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Boise State Broncos at Utah State Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Aggies defeated the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 69-54, while the Broncos beat the Wyoming Cowboys 67-62.
The Broncos held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below the 21.5 mark opponents have averaged against Boise State this season). The Cowboys also had a turnover percentage of 23.1 (above their season average of 18.3). The Aggies, on the other hand, made 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and held the Runnin’ Rebels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 36.7). Utah State received a boost from Neemias Queta, who recorded 21 points, six rebounds and five assists. Alex Hobbs had a solid performance for Boise State, putting up 24 points.
In their first matchup this season, Justinian Jessup led the Broncos to an 88-83 victory. He produced 15 points and five rebounds. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Boise State’s biggest advantages. They made 34 trips to the line, while Utah State went 33 times.
This meeting figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s best offenses battle. Utah State currently ranks 27th with 111.0 points per 100 possessions and Boise State is 50th (109.3). Moreover, the Broncos, who rank 299th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), will battle against the Aggies, who rank ninth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.2 percent).
Boise State Broncos at Utah State Aggies ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Utah State ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Boise State ranks 205th (34.3).
- The Broncos rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Aggies rank 103rd (3.4).
- The Aggies rank 11th in assists per game (16.7) while the Broncos rank 144th (13.1).
- Boise State ranks 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Utah State ranks 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 13.0 for the season.
