California-San Diego Tritons vs Utah State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Betting on today’s Tritons and Aggies game? Catch the action at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Utah State is favored by -8.5 against California-San Diego in a non-conference matchup.

CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah State Aggies -8.5

This game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE UTAH STATE AGGIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Aggies.
• Not only will Utah State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 150 points.

Do the Tritons Stand a Chance on the Road?

California-San Diego improved to 8-2 on the season with a decisive 80-56 win over Idaho on Sunday. The Tritons, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game came in at 136, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

Leading 39-31 at halftime, the Tritons clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 41 themselves.

California-San Diego’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, with a strong 60.7% shooting inside the arc. They also connected on 69.6% of their free throws, going 16-for-23 from the line.

Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Tyler McGhie each scored 21 points, with Tait-Jones hitting 8 of 9 shots, while McGhie made 5 threes. Tyler Mrus added 20 points, shooting 6-for-7 from deep. The Tritons had 12 assists and 9 offensive rebounds in the win.

California-San Diego’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 39% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 8/23, or 34%.

From beyond the arc, the Tritons gave up 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they hit 4, or 44%. California-San Diego allowed 5 offensive rebounds.

Does Utah State Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games

Utah State improved to 9-0 on the season with an 88-67 win over South Florida on Saturday. The Aggies were -16.5 point favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the 21-point victory. The total points for the game ended at 155, which was right on the over/under line.

After leading 37-31 at halftime, Utah State pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Bulls 51-36. The Aggies’ strong second-half performance was key to their win and allowed them to cover the spread.

Utah State put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 63.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 18 of 21 attempts for an 85.7% success rate.

The Aggies dished out 27 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Mason Falslev led the way with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three. Quincy Ademokoya also contributed, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 12 points.

Despite Utah State giving up 67 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts. The Aggies did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponents to just 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance.

Utah State also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts, shooting 85% from the stripe. The Aggies allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.