In this article, we will formulate a San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Utah State Aggies Preview
The Utah State Aggies have a 17-3 overall record this season and an 8-2 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off a 94-62 home win against Wyoming and their previous three games were a 65-61 away win against Colorado State, an 86-76 home loss against UNLV and an 84-74 away loss against Grand Canyon.
Offensively, Utah State averages 84.3 points per game, while allowing 68 points per game defensively. The Aggies shoot with 51% from the field and grab 35.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.3 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 9.6 steals per game defensively.
MJ Collins Jr. leads Utah State in scoring, with an average of 19 points per game, while shooting with 52.9% from the field and 84.1% from the free throw line. Mason Falslev is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game and Drake Allen leads the team in assists with 5.2 per game.
San Diego State Aztecs Preview
The San Diego State Aztecs have a 15-5 overall record this season and a 9-1 record in the Mountain West. They are coming off a 73-50 home win against Colorado State and their previous three games were an 82-71 away win against UNLV, a 70-69 away loss against Grand Canyon and an 83-79 home win against New Mexico.
Offensively, San Diego State averages 80.9 points per game, while allowing 71 points per game defensively. The Aztecs shoot with 48% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.
Reese Dixon-Waters leads San Diego State in scoring, with an average of 11.5 points per game, while shooting with 41.4% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. Miles Heide is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.9 per game and Miles Byrd leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.
San Diego State Aztecs @ Utah State Aggies Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Utah State Aggies will win
- Utah State has won each of its last 18 day games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- San Diego State has lost five of its last six games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
- Utah State has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win
- San Diego State has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- San Diego State has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Utah State’s last four day games have produced a total of 158+ points.
- Five of San Diego State’s last six road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction
In this San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction, Utah State is coming as -6 home favorites. Utah State has been the better team this season and have been almost perfect at home, but both teams have been in excellent form lately, as they are 8-2 and 9-1 in their last 10 games respectively. They also have almost identical ATS records so far, so I see no value on either side. Both defenses have been very good this season, as they allow 139 points per game combined and San Diego State is 5-2 to the under in its last 7 games. Take the under 145.5 points in this one.