Expect a defensive battle when the 13th-ranked San Diego State Aztecs (14-0, 3-0 MWC) go head-to-head against the Utah State Aggies (13-3, 2-1 MWC) at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Aggies fell to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 70-53, while the Aztecs beat the Fresno State Bulldogs, 61-52.
San Diego State played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.480 (below their season average of 0.530) and a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.197). For those same stats, Fresno State was 0.385 and 0.231, respectively. Utah State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent). Justin Bean had a good game for Utah State, recording 17 points and 11 rebounds. Matt Mitchell, meanwhile played a pivotal role for San Diego State with 15 points and six rebounds.
The Aggies took this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the last contest, Utah State won 64-57. Utah State did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (17-24; 70.8 percent). San Diego State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 13.8). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Utah State ranks 20th in offensive efficiency and San Diego State ranks sixth in defensive efficiency.
San Diego State vs. Utah State Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Diego State ranks seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Utah State ranks 124th (4.1).
- The Aztecs average 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 162nd in the nation. The Aggies rank 181st in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- Utah State ranks 18th in assists per game (16.8) while San Diego State ranks 33rd (16.1).
- The Aztecs rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Aggies rank 127th (6.9).
- Utah State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (42.7) while San Diego State ranks 72nd (38.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.8, up from 19.6 for the season.
