The Utah State Aggies (18-5, 8-2 MWC) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they take on the San Diego State Aztecs (13-9, 5-4 MWC) at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs ATS Prediction
In the Aggies’ last contest, they defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs, 82-81. Utah State’s 0.655 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Fresno State, who had a mark of 0.593. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.542. Utah State rallied around Neemias Queta, who had 18 points, 15 rebounds and six assists.
The Aztecs were beaten by the New Mexico Lobos in their last matchup, 83-70. New Mexico made good use of their 25 trips to the charity stripe, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). San Diego State, meanwhile, was 14-16 (87.5 percent). Jalen McDaniels had a solid performance for San Diego State, leading both teams in scoring with 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting.
After the Aztecs won the sole game against the Aggies last season, 79-59, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Aztecs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 14.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 26.8).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Queta (12 points,11.8 rebounds,2.6 blocks) has been fantastic for the Aggies while McDaniels (21 points,10.8 rebounds,1.6 steals) has contributed greatly to the Aztecs.
Second-chance points might be rare for San Diego State in this meeting. The Aztecs rank 110th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 percent), while Utah State ranks sixth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.8 percent).
Utah State Aggies vs. San Diego State Aztecs ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah State ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.5) while San Diego State ranks 168th (35.2).
The Aggies rank 10th in assists per game (17.6) while the Aztecs rank 135th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Utah State ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while San Diego State ranks 128th (3.0).
The Aggies average 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 162nd in the country. The Aztecs rank 224th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
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The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, down from 13.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
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