Unranked Utah State heads to southern California to face #20 San Diego State on Saturday night at 6:00 PM ET on FOX. Can the Aztecs cover the 3.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Utah State vs. San Diego State prediction.
The Utah State Aggies are 11-1 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 6-5 ATS this season.
The San Diego State Aztecs are 8-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 4-5 ATS this season.
Utah State vs. San Diego State Matchup & Betting Odds
611 Utah State Aggies (+3.5) at 612 San Diego State Aztecs (-3.5); o/u 145.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 28, 2024
Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA
TV: FOX
Utah State vs. San Diego State Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing San Diego State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Utah State Aggies Game Notes
Aggies guard Mason Falslev was tremendous in his team’s 75-68 win over St. Mary’s last Sunday. The 6’3” sophomore put up 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Falslev shot 8 of 11 from the floor and 2 of 2 from the foul line in the win.
Utah State forward Karson Templin was electric off the bench in his team’s game on Sunday. In 15 minutes of playing time, the 6’8” sophomore logged 13 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and 3 made three-pointers. Templin is third on the team in scoring with 10.3 points per game this year.
San Diego State Aztecs Game Notes
Aztecs guard Nick Boyd was sensational in his club’s 71-50 win over California on Saturday night. The Florida Atlantic transfer recorded 17 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, and 4 steals. Boyd shot 6 of 13 from the floor and 5 of 8 from long distance in the victory.
San Diego State guard Miles Byrd stuffed the stat sheet in his team’s game on Saturday. The 6’7” sophomore from Stockton, CA registered 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal, 2 blocks, and 2 made three-pointers. Byrd is second on the team in scoring with 13.0 points per game this season.
Utah State vs. San Diego State CBB Betting Trends
Utah State is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games against San Diego State.
The Aggies are 4-5 ATS in their last 9 games overall this season.
San Diego State is 53-44-2 ATS as a home favorite since the start of the 2017 season.
San Diego State is 82-62-2 ATS in conference games since the beginning of the 2017 season.
Utah State vs. San Diego State CBB Prediction:
This is a prime spot for San Diego State. Since Brian Dutcher became the Aztecs’ head coach in 2017, San Diego State is 58-45-2 ATS at home and 102-83-3 ATS as a favorite. Additionally, San Diego State has fared well against their conference rival, Utah State, over the past few seasons. The Aztecs are 7-3 straight up and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against the Aggies. What’s more, San Diego State is 34-28-1 ATS in conference games since the beginning of the 2021 season. I think the Aztecs are the better team, and they get this game at home, so I’m going to lay the points with San Diego State in this one.