San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a San Diego State vs Utah State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs are 15-5 (9-1) this season after they defeated Colorado State by a score of 73-50 in their last game. San Diego State led 33-27 at halftime and scored 40 points in the second half for the easy win. The Aztecs shot 54% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Reese Dixon-Waters led SDSU with 16 points and two rebounds, while Pharaoh Compton added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, San Diego State defeated UNLV by a score of 82-71, but lost to Grand Canyon by a score of 70-69 before that. The Aztecs have scored 80.9 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.0 points against per game this season. Reese Dixon-Waters is averaging 11.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Miles Byrd is averaging 11.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Aztecs. San Diego State is shooting 48.4% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 37.9% on three pointers this season. 

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 17-3 (8-2) this year after they defeated Wyoming by a score of 94-62 in their last game. Utah State led 50-28 at halftime and they cruised to the blowout win in the second half. The Aggies shot 55% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Kolby King led Utah State with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Garry Clark added 13 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Utah State defeated Colorado State by a score of 65-61, but lost to UNLV by a score of 86-76 before that. The Aggies have scored 84.3 points per game with 35.7 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.0 points against per game this season. MJ Collins Jr is averaging 19.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while Mason Falslev is averaging 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Aggies. Utah State is shooting 51.4% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• Utah State has won each of its last 16 day games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
• San Diego State has lost five of its last six games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Diego State has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win

• San Diego State has won nine of its last 10 games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Utah State’s last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 158+ points.
• Five of San Diego State’s last six road day games against the Mountain West Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction

Both of these teams come into this matchup at the top of the Mountain West standings, so this is a huge game for each side. San Diego State is shooting 48% from the field and they have allowed 70 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Utah State is shooting 51% from the field and they have allowed 62 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Both teams can absolutely score, but I think Utah State is the slightly better team on both sides of the court. Take the Aggies to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Utah State -5.5