Fresno State Bulldogs vs Utah State Aggies Matchup

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

Utah State vs Fresno State Prediction

Betting on today's Aggies and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on MWN. Utah State come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the -13.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 156.5 points.

Utah State vs. Fresno State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Utah State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
Where: Fresno at Save Mart Center
Date: Friday, February 7th
Betting Odds UTAHST -13.5, UTAHST -960 | FREST +590 O/U 156.5

Aggies Preview: Will Utah State Shock Everyone at Save Mart Center?

Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games

Utah State improved to 19-3 on the season with a 71-67 road win over Wyoming on Tuesday. The Aggies were -9.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 138 fell just under the 138.5 O/U line.

After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Utah State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Wyoming 41-32 to secure the win.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Utah State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 19 three-point attempts for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. Inside the arc, they were more successful, connecting on 54.3% of their two-point shots.

The Aggies were strong at the free-throw line, making 24 of 31 attempts for a 77.4% shooting percentage. Ian Martinez led the team with 19 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Jordan Nesbitt and Drake Allen each added 11 points, with Allen hitting 2 of 4 from deep.

Aggies Team Defense

Utah State's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 61% shooting, with 19 of 31 two-point attempts going in.

From three-point range, Utah State held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they made just 6 of 23 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they hit 13 free throws for 81%. Utah State allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Do the Bulldogs Stand a Chance at Home?

Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Fresno State’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 5-18 after a 94-91 loss to San Jose State on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who were +3 point underdogs, pushed against the spread.

Fresno State trailed 31-29 at halftime but scored 38 points in the second half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 185 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State's offense put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. They hit 20 of 25 free throws, good for 80%, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 assists.

Latrell Davis and Josh Uduje each scored 30 points, with Davis shooting 61.1% overall and 54.5% from three. Uduje added 11 rebounds, while Jalen Weaver contributed 23 points and 5 assists.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Fresno State's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 94 points. The Bulldogs allowed 41% shooting from the field, with 33 made baskets on 79 attempts.

Fresno State's defense let their opponent shoot 43% from two-point range, hitting 28 of 64 shots. From beyond the arc, the opposing team went 5 for 15, shooting 33%. Fresno State also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 80%.

Aggies vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Utah State has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 9-1 while averaging 72 points per game.
Across their three previous home games, Fresno State has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 66 points per game.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-10. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Aggies struggled vs the spread going just 0-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.