San Diego State Aztecs vs Utah State Aggies Matchup

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

Utah State vs San Diego State Prediction

The Aggies and Aztecs are set to face off at 6:00 ET on FOX. The Aztecs will host the game at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. The over/under for this Mountain West conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with San Diego State being favored by -4.5 at home against Utah State.

Utah State vs. San Diego State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs
Where: San Diego at Viejas Arena
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Betting Odds SDST -4.5, UTAHST +172 | SDST -205 O/U 143.5

Aggies Preview: Will the Aggies Win in San Diego?

Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games

Utah State improved to 10-1 on the season with a 75-68 road win over Saint Mary's on Sunday. The Aggies entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Utah State led 39-27 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game ended at 143, just under the 143.5-point O/U line.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Utah State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 64.7%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 70.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.3% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Aggies were efficient, making 81.8% of their attempts.

The Aggies dished out 23 assists, with Augustas Marciulionis leading the way with 8. Mitchell Saxen and Mason Falslev each contributed 18 points, with Falslev shooting 72.7% from the field. Mikey Lewis knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 12 points in just 15 minutes of action.

Aggies Team Defense

Utah State's defense gave up 68 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point field goals on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Utah State's defense conceded 10 made threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 52%, making 10 of 19 attempts. Utah State also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Aztecs Preview: Will San Diego State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

San Diego State improved to 7-2 on the season with a 71-50 road win over Cal on Saturday. The Aztecs entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 121, well under the O/U line of 144.5.

San Diego State led 25-16 at halftime and broke the game open in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while allowing 34.

Aztecs Offense Breakdown

San Diego State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws (12/15).

Nick Boyd led the way with 17 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. The Aztecs grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out just 6 assists as a team.

Aztecs Team Defense

San Diego State's defense was stifling, giving up just 50 points while holding their opponent to 25% shooting from the field. The Aztecs limited their opponent to 9/31 (29%) on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, San Diego State's defense allowed 5/24 shooting (20%). Their opponent did manage to hit 17/21 free throws (81%) and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds.

Aggies vs Aztecs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Aggies offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Utah State posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 3-6-1 ATS.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, San Diego State has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
Through their last five games as the underdog, the Aggies have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Aztecs have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.