The 17th-ranked Utah State Aggies (2-0) will be 23.5-point favorites at home in Dee Glen Smith Spectrum when they take on the Denver Pioneers (1-1). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 142 points and action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Denver Pioneers vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Aggies won big over the Weber State Wildcats 89-34, while the Pioneers were victorious over the Utah Valley Wolverines 74-62.
The Pioneers had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 19.1) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.481). Utah State, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.1 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.597. For those same stats, Weber State put up marks of 25.7 and 0.272, respectively. Justin Bean played well for Utah State with 18 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Jase Townsend played well for Denver, contributing 18 points and five rebounds.
The productive offense of Utah State will face off against the porous defense of Denver. Dating back to last season, the Aggies rank 17th in offensive efficiency, while the Pioneers are 338th in defensive efficiency. The Aggies should have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Pioneers rank 254th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while the Aggies rank sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.4 percent).
Denver Pioneers at Utah State Aggies Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah State ranks eighth in assists per game (17.2) while Denver ranks 248th (11.8).
- The Pioneers rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Aggies rank 157th (3.5).
- Utah State ranks 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7) while Denver ranks 263rd (25.2).
- The Aggies rank 11th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Pioneers rank 219th (34.4).
- Utah State ranks 156th in steals per game (6.2) while Denver ranks 269th (4.6).
