Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Boise State Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
Planning on watching 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. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -23.5 against Utah Tech in a non-conference matchup.
UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +23.5
This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Broncos.
- Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +23.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Are the Trailblazers Ready for a Road Win?
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 they managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Utah Tech put up 42 points in the 2nd half while holding Portland State to 34. Despite the strong 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points were 139, falling short of the 152 O/U line.
In their latest game, Utah Tech put up 68 points, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 38.9% of their threes, hitting 7 of 18 attempts, and shot 51.2% on two-pointers. Their free-throw shooting was a major issue, as they made just 3 of 11 attempts, a 27.3% rate.
Jaylin Henderson and Beon Riley each scored 22 points, with Henderson hitting 4 threes at 57.1% and shooting 64.3% overall. Riley grabbed 12 rebounds and shot 52.6% from the field. Justin Bieker added 19 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from deep, while Noa Gonsalves contributed 15 points, hitting 50% of his 3-point attempts.
Utah Tech’s defense gave up 71 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (20/41). They held the opposing team to 27% from three-point range, with just 5 made threes on 18 attempts.
From the free-throw line, Utah Tech’s opponent shot 61%, converting 16 of 26 attempts. The Trailblazers also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Boise State Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Boise State Broncos Recent Game
Boise State’s season struggles continued with a 63-61 loss to Boston College on Tuesday, dropping their record to 1-7. The Broncos were -9.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
After a 26-26 tie at halftime, Boise State scored 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Boise State’s offense struggled 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 convert 77.3% of their free throws, going 17 for 22.
Javan Buchanan led the way with 24 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from deep. Chad Venning added 16 points on 63.6% shooting, while Joshua Beadle contributed 13 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.
Boise State’s defense gave up 63 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, including 59% on two-pointers (23/39). However, the Broncos limited their opponents to just 2 made threes on 12 attempts, a 16% success rate.
From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 11/15, hitting 73% of their attempts. Boise State also kept the damage on the boards to a minimum, allowing just 6 offensive rebounds.