Utah State vs Fresno State Prediction 2/7/25 College Basketball Picks

The Utah State Aggies are visiting the Fresno State Bulldogs on Friday, February 7th at the Save Mart Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Utah State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction. We will examine:

The Utah State Aggies’ recent form and player performance

The Washington State Cougars’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Utah State Aggies

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington State Cougars

Recent betting trends in games played between the Washington State Cougars and Utah State Aggies

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Utah State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs game

Fresno State Bulldogs Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs have a 5-18 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs are coming off a 91-94 loss to San Jose State. The Bulldogs are 12-9-2 against the spread, and 14-9 in over/under, while having a 4-6 home record.

Offensively, Fresno State is averaging 72.6 points per game, which ranks 227th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 82.2 points per game (356th). The Bulldogs shoot 40.5% from the field (345th) and 30.9% from beyond the arc (324th). The Bulldogs shoot 69.4% from the free-throw line (260th) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (174th).

Zaon Collins leads Fresno State in scoring, with an average of 13 points, 3.9 rebounds, and a team-high 4.4 assists, while Alex Crawford adds 12.2 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Utah State Aggies Preview

The Utah State Aggies have a 20-3 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Mountain West. Utah State is coming off a 71-67 win over Wyoming. The Aggies are 10-12 against the spread, and 9-11-2 in over/under, while having a 6-1 road record.

Offensively, Utah State is averaging 81 points per game, which is the 39th-best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.3 points per game (79th). The Aggies shoot 48.8% from the field, which is the 18th-best in the nation, and 35.6% from beyond the arc (93rd). The Aggies shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line (232nd) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (217th).

Ian Martinez leads Utah State in scoring with an average of 16.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Mason Falsley adds 14.5 points and team-highs both in rebounding with 6.3 and in assists made, with 3.7 per game.

Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win

• Fresno State has won five of its last six games at Save Mart Center following an overtime loss.
• The home team has won the first half in five of Utah State’s last six games.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• Fresno State has lost 12 of its last 13 games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Utah State has won 12 of its last 13 games against Fresno State.
• Utah State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at Save Mart Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-nine of Fresno State’s last 31 night games against Conference opponents at Save Mart Center have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Each of Utah State’s last six games at Save Mart Center have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Fresno State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (42.1).
• Fresno State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (30.5).
• Utah State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.3).
• Utah State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.65).

Utah State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction

Utah State is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Fresno State, but Fresno State is 4-3-1 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Utah State won 89-83 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Utah State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, Utah State is coming as -12 home favorites. Utah State is rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and one of the best road teams in the nation with a 6-1 record. The Aggies are 8-2 in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, the Bulldogs are 1-9 in their last 10. The Aggies also dominate the Bulldogs, and I expect them to keep doing so today. Take the Utah State Aggies to win and cover on the road.