The No. 8 Utah State Aggies (28-6) will be 3-point favorites in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena when they challenge the No. 9 Washington Huskies (26-8). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 135 points and it is scheduled to start at 6:50 p.m. ET on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Washington Huskies vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Aggies were victorious over the San Diego State Aztecs, 64-57, while the Huskies lost big to the Oregon Ducks, 68-48.
The Aggies made 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and held the Aztecs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.389 (below their season average of 0.507). Washington, on the other hand, forced Oregon into a turnover percentage of 24.4 (above their season average of 15.4). Utah State’s Sam Merrill led the way, finishing with 24 points and six rebounds. David Crisp played a key role for Washington with five points and six assists.
Of the Huskies’ 34 games, 23 have finished under the total. Washington holds records of 26-8 straight up (SU) and 17-16-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Aggies’ 33 games with betting action, 18 have finished over the projected point total. Further, Utah State is 28-6 SU and 18-15 ATS.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Utah State ranks 21st in offensive efficiency and Washington is 34th in defensive efficiency.
Washington vs. Utah State Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah State ranks 12th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Washington ranks 291st (31.6).
- The Huskies rank ninth in steals per game (9.0) while the Aggies rank 139th (6.2).
- Washington blocks 5.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks second in the nation. Utah State ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Aggies rank ninth in assists per game (17.2) while the Huskies rank 233rd (11.7).
- Washington ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Utah State ranks 195th (23.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
- The Huskies have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Washington has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.
