The Utah State Aggies (13-1) travel to face off against the San Jose State Spartans (5-9) on Tuesday, January 7th. This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose and televised on MWN. Utah State is coming off a win in their previous game, while San Jose State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the UNLV. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Utah State Aggies vs San Jose State Spartans

The Aggies Are Coming Off A Win

Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games

Utah State improved to 13-1 on the season with an 89-83 home win over Fresno State on Saturday, January 4th. Despite being heavy favorites at -22.5, the Aggies didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 172, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.

After trailing 42-39 at halftime, Utah State turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 41.

The Spartans Are Coming Off A Win

San Jose State’s season record dropped to 5-9 after a 79-73 road loss to UNLV on Saturday. The Spartans entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.

After trailing 44-26 at halftime, San Jose State made a strong push in the second half, outscoring UNLV 47-35. Despite their efforts, the Spartans couldn’t complete the comeback.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Utah State put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They connected on 57.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they shot 66.7%, making 18 of 27 attempts.

Alex Crawford led the way with 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting, while Karson Templin added 18 points and 10 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts. The Aggies dished out 22 assists, with Drake Allen contributing 11 assists to go along with his 11 points.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

San Jose State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 24 from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 16 of 17 for 94.1%.

Josh Uduje led the Spartans with 18 points, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points and 6 assists. Sadraque NgaNga contributed 11 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, and Jaden Henley also chipped in 6 assists. The Spartans grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 16 assists as a team.

Aggies Team Defense

Utah State’s defense struggled, giving up 83 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 57% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Utah State allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 66%. Utah State gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans Team Defense

Utah State’s defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Aggies allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 22/38.

From beyond the arc, Utah State’s defense saw their opponent shoot 34%, with 9 threes made on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 66% rate.

Aggies vs Spartans Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Utah State has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 8-2 overall in these games.
• San Jose State has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 78 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-0.
• The last ten games that San Jose State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 2-8 straight up.
• In their last three contests as the favorite, Utah State has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.

Aggies vs Spartans Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +10.5, we recommend going with the Spartans on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 148 and our model has the Aggies and Spartans finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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