Alcorn State Braves vs Utah State Aggies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Alcorn State vs Utah State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Logan.

Alcorn State vs Utah State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Braves versus the Aggies? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152 points, and Utah State is favored by -24.5 at home against Alcorn State.

Alcorn State vs. Utah State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alcorn State Braves at Utah State Aggies
Where: Logan at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
Date: Wednesday, November 6th
Betting Odds UTAHST -24.5, ALCST +4000 | UTAHST -50000 O/U 152

Braves Preview: Will the Braves Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Alcorn State Braves Recent Game/Games

Alcorn State faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they took on the Utah Runnin' Utes on the road. The Braves, who entered the game as +24 point underdogs, fell 100-59. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.

After trailing 50-31 at halftime, Alcorn State managed only 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing another 50 points to Utah, resulting in a lopsided loss.

Braves Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Alcorn State struggled offensively, scoring just 59 points and shooting 36.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They hit only 3 of 11 three-point attempts (27.3%) and connected on 17 of 44 two-point shots (38.6%).

Gabe Madsen led the way, hitting 6 of 10 threes and finishing with 27 points in 25 minutes. Mason Madsen added 15 points, shooting 5 of 9 from deep, while Keanu Dawes contributed 13 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Braves Team Defense

Alcorn State's defense struggled, giving up 100 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 56% from the field. The Braves couldn't contain the two-point shooting, with the other team hitting 68% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Alcorn State allowed 19 threes on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 68%.

Aggies Preview: Is It the Aggies Game to Lose at Home?

Utah State Aggies Records

Utah State finished last season with a 25-5 overall record, going 15-4 in Mountain West play. At home, they posted a 15-2 mark, winning by an average of 10.4 points per game. On the road, they went 10-3, with a scoring margin of +5.2 points per game.

Against the spread, the Aggies were 15-14, and they went 24-1 straight-up when favored. They were favored in 25 games, covering the spread in 14 of those matchups. Their average over/under line was 144.8 points, and they had an 18-12 O/U record, with their games averaging 149.4 points per contest.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Utah State Aggies Offense Stats

Utah State's offense was a high-scoring unit last season, averaging 79.8 points per game. The Aggies were efficient, shooting 49% from the field, ranking 30th nationally. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, placing them 57th. They were 31st in two-point shooting at 57% but struggled from beyond the arc, making 6.3 threes per game at a 33% clip, ranking 260th in three-point percentage.

Utah State played at a deliberate pace, averaging 65.3 possessions per game, ranking 238th. They were 39th in free throws made per game, averaging 16.3. This season, the Aggies return two key players: Deyton Albury, who averaged 16.9 points, 3.6 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game, and Tucker Anderson, who contributed 14.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

Aggies Team Defense

Utah State allowed 70.3 points per game last season, ranking 118th in the nation. Opponents shot 27.4% from beyond the arc against them, which was 45th in the country. The Aggies gave up 16.9 free throws per game, ranking 102nd nationally.

Utah State averaged 6.8 steals per game, placing them 155th in the nation. They also recorded 4.1 blocked shots per game, ranking 79th.

Braves vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Alcorn State has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 71 points per game while allowing 81. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Across the Aggies last ten home games, the team averaged 79 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-5-1, while going 6-4 straight-up.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Braves have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Aggies have an overall record of 5-0 while going 1-4 against the spread.