Boise State Broncos vs Utah Tech Trailblazers Matchup

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

Utah Tech vs Boise State Prediction

Betting on today's Trailblazers and Broncos game? Catch the action at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -23.5 vs. Utah Tech.

Utah Tech vs. Boise State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Utah Tech Trailblazers at Boise State Broncos
Where: Boise at ExtraMile Arena
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Betting Odds BOISE -23.5, DXST +2200 | BOISE -10000 O/U 145.5

Trailblazers Preview: Will the Trailblazers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games

Utah Tech's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 1-7 after a 71-68 loss to Portland State on Saturday. The Trailblazers were +6 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to keep it closer than expected.

After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Utah Tech fought back in the second half, outscoring the Vikings 42-34. The total points for the game ended up at 139, which was below the O/U line of 152.

Trailblazers Offense Breakdown

Utah Tech's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 38.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-18 from deep, while hitting 51.2% of their two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 3 of 11 attempts, a 27.3% success rate.

Jaylin Henderson and Beon Riley each scored 22 points, with Henderson hitting 4 of 7 from three and shooting 64.3% overall. Riley added 12 rebounds and shot 52.6% from the field. Justin Bieker contributed 19 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three, making 3 of 5 attempts.

Trailblazers Team Defense

Despite Utah Tech's defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points on 42% shooting from the field. The Trailblazers gave up 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Utah Tech held their opponent to 5 made threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts, shooting 61%.

Broncos Preview: Can The Broncos Secure a Home Victory?

Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games

Boise State's season struggles continued with a 63-61 loss to Boston College on Tuesday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Broncos, who were -9.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Boise State and Boston College were tied at 26 at halftime, with the Broncos scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Boise State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.2% from the field and 23.5% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, but they did manage to convert 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22 from the line.

Javan Buchanan led the Broncos with 24 points, shooting 56.2% from the field, while Chad Venning added 16 points on 63.6% shooting. Joshua Beadle also contributed, hitting 6 of 9 shots for 13 points, including 1 of 2 from beyond the arc.

Broncos Team Defense

Boise State's defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, hitting 25 of their 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, connecting on 59% of their two-point shots, going 23/39.

From three-point range, Boise State held the opposition to just 2/12 shooting, or 16%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11, for a 73% success rate. Boise State allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Trailblazers vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Utah Tech has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 64. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.
Across their three previous home games, Boise State has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 72 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trailblazers have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Broncos have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.