Utah State vs Boise State Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Utah State vs Boise State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 26th at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 24-4 (14-3) this year after they defeated San Diego State by a score of 79-71 in their last game. Utah State led 33-26 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half to secure the win. The Aggies shot 41.2% from the field, 40.7% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Dexter Akanno led Utah State with 26 points and five rebounds, while Ian Martinez added 18 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Aggies defeated San Jose State by a score of 105-57 but did lose to New Mexico by a score of 82-79 before that. Utah State has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for first in the Mountain West standings with a 14-3 record. Utah State has scored 82.5 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game this season. Ian Martinez is averaging 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Mason Falslev is averaging 14.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this year. Utah State is shooting 49.7% from the field, 70% on free throws, and 37% on three-pointers this season.  

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Boise State Broncos are 19-8 (11-5) this season after they defeated Nevada by a score of 70-69 in their last game. Boise State led 34-32 at halftime, but they barely hung on for the win in the second half. The Broncos shot 46.3% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Andrew Meadow led Boise State with 24 points and four rebounds, while Javan Buchanan added 17 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Broncos defeated New Mexico by a score of 86-78 but lost to San Diego State by a score of 64-47 before that. Boise State has won six of their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Mountain West standings with an 11-5 record. Boise State has scored 76.1 points per game and they have allowed 66.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Tyson Degenhart is averaging 18.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Alvaro Cardenas is averaging 11.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this year. Boise State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this season.

Why Boise State will beat Utah State

• Boise State has won each of its last nine night games at ExtraMile Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Utah State has lost five of its last six games at ExtraMile Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Utah State will beat Boise State

• Utah State has won seven of its last eight night games against the Mountain West Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Boise State’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Four of Utah State’s last five games have produced a total of 161+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boise State ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
• Boise State ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.7).
• Utah State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.70).
• Utah State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (121.0).

Utah State vs Boise State Prediction 

Boise State comes into this matchup after winning six of their last seven games and they will be at home for this contest. The Broncos are shooting 47.2% from the field this year and they are 6-0 in their last six home games. Utah State is tied for the lead in the Mountain West standings and they are shooting nearly 50% from the field this season. The Aggies did lose their last road game against New Mexico, but they still scored 79 points in that game. Utah State has gone over 150.5 in four of their last five games and the first meeting between these teams had 160 points. Take the over here.