Expect a defensive struggle when the Utah State Aggies (17-6, 6-4 MWC) go head-to-head against the fourth-ranked San Diego State Aztecs (22-0, 11-0 MWC) at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Utah State Aggies vs. San Diego State Aztecs Betting Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Aztecs defeated the New Mexico Lobos 85-57, while the Aggies beat the Wyoming Cowboys 68-45.
Utah State played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 32.1) and a free throw rate of 0.255 (below their season average of 0.287). Wyoming was 13.9 and 0.160, respectively, for those same stats. San Diego State, on the other hand, launched 33 three pointers, making 15 of them (45.5 percent), while New Mexico was just 4-23 (17.4 percent). Jordan Schakel was a key piece for San Diego State with 11 points and nine rebounds. Alphonso Anderson, meanwhile had a solid performance for Utah State, putting up 13 points.
In their first matchup this year, Malachi Flynn led the Aztecs to a 77-68 victory. He produced 22 points and five rebounds. San Diego State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Utah State. The Aztecs had a rate of 0.594 while the Aggies posted a mark of 0.481.
The Aggies’ Neemias Queta has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 13 points per game. Meanwhile, Yanni Wetzell has averaged 15 points,7.8 rebounds during that same time frame for the Aztecs.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as San Diego State currently ranks sixth in offensive efficiency and Utah State is 27th in defensive efficiency.
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah State ranks 11th in rebounds per game (41.1) while San Diego State ranks 125th (36.2).
- The Aztecs rank 139th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Aggies rank 197th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- Utah State ranks 15th in assists per game (16.5) while San Diego State ranks 32nd (15.5).
- The Aztecs rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Aggies rank 117th (3.5).
- San Diego State ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Utah State ranks 138th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, down from 17.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
