Fresno State vs Utah State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • Utah State (8-7) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Fresno State (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Fresno State / Utah State TV channel: ESPN+

The Fresno State Bulldogs (6-10) visit Dee Glen Smith Spectrum to take on the Utah State Aggies (8-7) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Logan, UT.

Utah State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Fresno State vs. Utah State Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Fresno State vs. Utah State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Fresno State+13.5 -110O 142.5 -110+650
Utah State -13.5 -110U 142.5 -110-1000

Fresno State vs Utah State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Utah State will win this college basketball game with 92.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Fresno State vs Utah State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Utah State will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Fresno State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Utah State has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+12.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Utah State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Utah State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Utah State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Utah State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+3.90 Units / 5% ROI)

Fresno State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fresno State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.05 Units / -28.53% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -11.22% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI

Utah State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah State has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -16.97% ROI).

  • 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.8 Units / 11.28% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 33.94% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Under for -7 Units / -42.42% ROI

Fresno State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fresno State is shooting 64% from the free throw line (190/296) this season — lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 71%

Fresno State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (213 assists/ 234 TOs) this season — 2nd lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Fresno State is shooting 32% from three (322/1,009) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 35%

Fresno State has averaged 1.21 points per shot (3,158 points/2,604 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Utah State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah State has averaged 1.38 points per shot (4,214 points/3,054 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Utah State has averaged 17.0 assists per game (899 assists/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Utah State is shooting 37% from three (434/1,179) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 35%

Utah State has averaged 1.37 points per shot (1,478 points/1,080 shots) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Fresno State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fresno State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (367/971) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 33%

Fresno State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (140/366) this season — highest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 32%

Fresno State has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (186 turnovers/17 games) this season — lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Fresno State has allowed 8.2 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Utah State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (102/371) this season — best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 32%

Utah State has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (445/1,034) this season — 5th best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 43%

Utah State has averaged 5.9 steals per game (311 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Utah State has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among Mountain West Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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