Offense meets defense when the Utah State Aggies (17-5, 7-2 MWC) visit Fresno State to take on the Bulldogs (16-5, 7-2 MWC). The game is scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Utah State Aggies vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Aggies played, they beat the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 82-65. Utah State’s 34.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over UNLV, who had a mark of 22.0. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 32.8, while the Runnin’ Rebels’ was below their season average of 39.4. Utah State was led by Neemias Queta, who had 10 points and 16 rebounds.
The Bulldogs defeated the New Mexico Lobos in their last game, 82-70. The Bulldogs had a phenomenal 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). With 19 points and 19 rebounds, Nate Grimes put together a solid performance for Fresno State.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Queta put up 16 points, nine rebounds and six blocks in the first matchup, in which the Aggies lost 78-77. The Bulldogs’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Aggies. Fresno State had a rate of 12.7, while Utah State posted a mark of 15.0.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this battle between a pair of the country’s top defenses. Fresno State currently ranks 45th in defensive efficiency (95.4) and Utah State is 16th (92.8).
Utah State Aggies vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Utah State ranks 167th (21.9).
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).
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).
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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).
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