Utah State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. In this Mountain West matchup, Utah State is favored bt -13.5 vs. Fresno State. The over/under for the game is 156.5 points.
UTAH STATE AGGIES VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +13.5
This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, February 7th.
WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Fresno State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Aggies Offense Score Enough in Fresno?
Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games
Utah State improved to 19-3 this season with a 71-67 road win over Wyoming on Tuesday. The Aggies were favored by 9.5 points 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 second half, outscoring Wyoming 41-32 to secure the win.
Utah State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%, while connecting on 54.3% of their two-point attempts.
Free throws were a bright spot for the Aggies, as they made 24 of 31 attempts, shooting 77.4% from the line. Ian Martinez led the team with 19 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Utah State also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists as a team.
Despite Utah State’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t prevent their opponent from scoring 67 points. The Aggies allowed their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 25 made baskets on 54 attempts.
Utah State struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% shooting rate. However, they performed better on the perimeter, holding their opponent to 6/23 shooting from three-point range, or 26%. Utah State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts, an 81% success rate.
Can Fresno State Secure a Home Victory?
Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Fresno State dropped to 5-18 on the season after a 94-91 loss to San Jose State on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were +3 point underdogs, and the game ended in a push against the spread.
Fresno State trailed 31-29 at halftime but outscored San Jose State 38-36 in the second half. The game’s total points of 185 went over the 147.5 O/U line.
Fresno State put up 91 points in their last game, despite shooting just 41.8% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, but they made up for it by hitting 80% of their free throws, going 20-for-25 from the line.
Latrell Davis and Josh Uduje both scored 30 points, with Davis shooting 61.1% overall and 54.5% from three. Uduje added 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Weaver contributed 23 points and 5 assists. Zaon Collins also had a strong performance, finishing with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Despite Fresno State’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 94 points in their previous game. They shot 41% from the field, making 33 of their 79 attempts. Inside the arc, they hit 28 of 64 shots, good for 43% shooting.
From three-point range, Fresno State went 5 for 15, shooting 33%. They also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 20 of 25 attempts for 80%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.