Utah State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs Free Prediction 02/05/19

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Expect a low-scoring game when the Utah State Aggies (17-5, 7-2 MWC) challenge the Fresno State Bulldogs (16-5, 7-2 MWC) at Save Mart Center. Action begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Utah State Aggies vs. Fresno State Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the New Mexico Lobos 82-70, while the Aggies beat the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 82-65.

The Aggies held the Runnin’ Rebels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 39.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.541). The Bulldogs, on the other hand, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 28.2) and had a free throw rate of 0.349 (above their season average of 0.231). Fresno State’s Nate Grimes led the way, finishing with 19 points and 19 rebounds. Neemias Queta played a pivotal role for Utah State with 10 points and 16 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Braxton Huggins led the Bulldogs to a 78-77 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 33 points. Fresno State had a better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 15.0). Utah State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (21-30; 70.0 percent).

This meeting figures to be low-scoring as two of the country’s best defenses battle. Fresno State currently ranks 45th in defensive efficiency (95.4) and Utah State is 16th (92.8).

Utah State at Fresno State Betting Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Fresno State ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Utah State ranks 167th (21.9).
  • The Aggies rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.3) while the Bulldogs rank 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • Fresno State averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. Utah State ranks 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
  • The Aggies rank 11th in rebounds per game (41.0) while the Bulldogs rank 108th (36.7).
  • Utah State ranks 10th in assists per game (17.5) while Fresno State ranks 81st (14.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 13.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).