San Jose State vs Utah State Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks

The San Jose State Spartans are visiting the Utah State Aggies on Wednesday, February 19th at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a San Jose State Spartans vs Utah State Aggies Prediction. We will examine:

The Utah State Aggies’ recent form and player performance

The San Jose State Spartans’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Utah State Aggies

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Jose State Spartans

Recent betting trends in games played between the San Jose State Spartans and Utah State Aggies

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

Utah State Aggies Preview

The Utah State Aggies have a 22-4 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Mountain West. Utah State is coming off a 79-82 loss to New Mexico. The Aggies are 12-13 against the spread, and 12-11-2 in over/under, while having a 12-2 home record.

Offensively, Utah State is averaging 81.7 points per game, which is the 26th-best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.9 points per game (125th). The Aggies shoot 49.7% from the field, which is the 8th-best in the nation, and 36.2% from beyond the arc (72nd). The Aggies shoot 69.2% from the free-throw line (272nd) and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game (221st).

Ian Martinez leads Utah State in scoring with an average of 17.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, while Mason Falsley adds 15.3 points and team-highs both in rebounding with 6.2 and in assists made, with 3.7 per game.

San Jose State Spartans Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have a 12-15 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Mountain West. San Jose is coming off a 68-73 loss to Nevada. The Spartans are 18-6-1 against the spread, and 15-9-1 in over/under while having a 2-7 road record.

Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 73.3 points per game, which ranks 207th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.8 points per game (217th). The Spartans shoot 45% from the field (170th) and 35.1% from beyond the arc (112th). The Spartans shoot 74.2% from the free-throw line (101st) and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game (241st).

Josh Uduje leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 16.4 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Will McClendon adds 12 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• San Jose State has lost each of its last seven night games following a home loss.
• Utah State has won 32 of its last 35 games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Utah State has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games against San Jose State.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

• The road team has won three of San Jose State’s last four games.
• San Jose State has won the first half in six of its last seven games against the Mountain West Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of San Jose State’s last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Each of the last four games between San Jose State and Utah State at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.5).
• Utah State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
• San Jose State ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.6).
• San Jose State ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.3).

San Jose State Spartans vs Utah State Aggies Prediction

Utah State is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against San Jose State and is 6-4 against the spread. Over/under is 5-4-1 in their 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Utah State won 85-78 on the road, not covering the spread, and the game went over the point total.

In this San Jose State Spartans vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, Utah State is coming as a -16.5 home favorites. Utah State is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record, and have been extremely strong at home, while San Jose State is struggling on the road. The Aggies are 2-4 against the spread in their last 6 games, while the Spartans are 7-2-1 against the spread in their last 10. Both teams are 10-4 to the over in their last 14 games combined, and their previous meeting this season was also a high-scoring one. Expect more of the same today, so take the over.