The Utah State Aggies (21-6, 11-3 MWC) will be at Taco Bell Arena to clash against the Boise State Broncos (11-15, 6-7 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Utah State Aggies vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Broncos were beaten by the San Diego State Aztecs, 71-65, while the Aggies beat the New Mexico Lobos, 71-55.
Utah State played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.0 (above their season average of 32.6). New Mexico put up marks of 24.6 and 21.2, respectively, for those same stats. Boise State, on the other hand, forced San Diego State into a turnover percentage of 19.6 (above their season average of 16.2). Justinian Jessup had a good game for Boise State with 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Neemias Queta had a good outing for Utah State, contributing 23 points and 10 rebounds.
The Aggies held the advantage in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent game, Utah State won 78-75. Utah State made 14 of its 25 three pointers (56.0 percent). Boise State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 7.4). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough game for Boise State on the offensive glass. The Broncos currently rank 278th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 percent), while Utah State ranks fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.7 percent).
Utah State Aggies vs. Boise State Broncos Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah State ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Boise State ranks 277th (31.4).
- The Broncos rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Aggies rank 92nd (6.0).
- The Aggies rank eighth in assists per game (17.5) while the Broncos rank 222nd (11.8).
- Utah State ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while Boise State ranks 194th (2.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 3.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
