Utah State vs San Diego State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/28/24

In this article we will formulate a Utah State vs San Diego State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 28th at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 11-1 (1-0) this year after they defeated St. Mary’s by a score of 75-68 in their last game. Utah State led 39-27 at halftime and was able to get the win, despite allowing 41 points in the second half. The Aggies shot 58.8% from the field, 35.3% on three pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Mason Falslev led Utah State with 18 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Aggies lost to UC San Diego by a score of 75-73, but they did win their first 10 games of the season. Utah State has scored 85.3 points per game and they have allowed 65.7 points against per game, while also averaging 38.9 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game this season. Mason Falslev is averaging 17.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Utah State is shooting 49% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this year. 

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs are 8-2 (1-0) this season after they defeated California by a score of 71-50 in their last game. San Diego State led 25-16 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Aztecs shot 37.3% from the field, 34.6% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Nick Boyd led San Diego State with 17 points and four steals in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Aztecs won four games in a row against Cal Baptist, San Diego, Fresno State, and Houston. San Diego State has scored 75.2 points per game and they have allowed 63.2 points against per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Nick Boyd is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while SDSU is shooting 45.4% from the field, 69% on free throws, and 37.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why San Diego State will beat Utah State

• San Diego State has won 23 of its last 24 games at Viejas Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Utah State has lost each of its last five day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• San Diego State has won the first half in each of its last eight day games at Viejas Arena.

Utah State vs San Diego State Prediction 

San Diego State comes into this matchup ranked #20 in the country and they are looking for their sixth win in a row. The Aztecs have allowed 62 points or fewer in three of their last four games and they have wins over Houston and Creighton. Utah State is 11-1 to start the year, but they really haven’t played anyone outside of St. Mary’s. The Aggies are scoring over 85 points per game and they are shooting 49% from the field, but those numbers are skewed by their strength of schedule. I really like how San Diego State is playing and I think they will pick up a rather easy win at home.