Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Utah State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Looking to win big? The Trailblazers and Aggies face off at 9:00 ET on MWN. The Aggies are hosting the game at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Utah State is favored by -24.5 at home against Utah Tech.
UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS UTAH STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +24.5
This game will be played at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Aggies.
- Even though we have Utah State winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +24.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Will the Trailblazers Make it Happen on the Road?
Utah Tech fell to 1-8 on the season after an 87-64 loss to Boise State on Tuesday. The Trailblazers were +24 point underdogs heading into the game, and while they didn’t get the win, they did manage to cover the spread.
Utah Tech trailed 48-31 at halftime and allowed 39 points in the second half while scoring 33 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 151, just over the 148.5 O/U line.
In their last game, Utah Tech’s offense put up 64 points, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 34.8% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 23 attempts, and connected on 53.3% of their two-point shots.
Tyson Degenhart was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 and adding 21 points in 26 minutes. Andrew Meadow and Dylan Anderson each contributed 14 points, with Meadow hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
Utah Tech’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Utah Tech’s opponent hit 7 of 20 shots, good for 35%. The Trailblazers also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 attempts, an 80% success rate. Utah Tech allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Can the Aggies Grab a Win at Home?
Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games
Utah State moved to 7-0 on the season with a 70-67 win over Wyoming on Wednesday. Despite being -18.5 point favorites at home, the Aggies did not cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.
Utah State led 32-29 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing the same number of points to Wyoming.
In their latest game, Utah State’s offense put up 70 points, shooting 41.1% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 17 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they connected on 73.1% of their free throws, going 19 for 26 from the line.
The Aggies grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Ian Martinez led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 6 threes, while Mason Falslev added 19 points and 6 rebounds. Obi Agbim contributed 17 points and 10 assists, and Kobe Newton knocked down 5 threes, finishing with 17 points as well.
Utah State’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of 56 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, with 18 two-pointers made out of 39 attempts.
From three-point range, Utah State held their opponents to 5 made threes on 17 attempts, a 29% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 73%. Utah State allowed 15 offensive rebounds.