Utah State Vs Fresno State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 31, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 31, 2022

MWC rivals meet when the Utah State Aggies (11-2, 0-0 MWC) welcome in the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-7, 1-0 MWC) at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, beginning at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Aggies’ (-822 to win on the moneyline) contest versus the Bulldogs (+543).

The betting insights in what follows are based off odds valid as of December 31, 2022 at 1:44 PM ET. Check out the table below for the latest odds for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Utah State Vs Fresno State Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Utah State (-12)
Total Pick Over (135)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Utah State Vs Fresno State Stat Rankings

Utah State Avg. (Rank) Fresno State Avg. (Rank)
85.1 (8th) Points Scored 61.3 (352nd)
71.5 (246th) Points Allowed 61 (31st)
35.4 (152nd) Rebounds 31.8 (309th)
7.5 (330th) Off. Rebounds 8.3 (302nd)
11.4 (4th) 3pt Made 5.9 (312th)
19.1 (7th) Assists 11.3 (317th)
12 (136th) Turnovers 11.7 (111th)

Utah State Vs Fresno State Betting Trends

  • The Aggies have covered the spread seven times in 12 games.
  • Utah State is winless ATS (0-3) when playing as at least 12-point favorites this season.
  • The Aggies have played 12 games this season, and eight of them have hit the over.
  • In 11 games this season, Utah State and its opponent have combined for more than 135 points.
  • The total for this game is 135, 21.5 points fewer than the average total in Aggies games thus far this season.
  • Against the spread, Fresno State is 3-8-0 this year.
  • There have been eight Utah State’s games (out of 12) that went over the total this year.
  • Bulldogs games have finished with over 135 points only two times this year.
  • Fresno State’s games average 122.3 total points, 12.7 less than the total for this matchup.

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Utah State Impact Players

  • Steven Ashworth leads his team in points per game (17.4), and also averages 2.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists. At the other end, he posts 0.8 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • Max Shulga leads the Aggies at 4.7 assists per game, while also putting up 5.5 rebounds and 12.7 points.
  • Taylor Funk averages 14.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. Defensively, he delivers 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
  • Daniel Akin leads his squad in rebounds per game (6.7), and also averages 12.7 points and 0.7 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.4 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
  • Sean Bairstow averages 11 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 53.6% from the field.

Fresno State Impact Players

  • Isaih Moore tops the Bulldogs in scoring (11.8 points per game) and rebounding (7.8), and puts up 1.1 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
  • Jordan Campbell gives the Bulldogs 7.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
  • Jemarl Baker Jr. is the Bulldogs’ top assist man (2.5 per game), and he delivers 11 points and 2.5 rebounds.
  • Anthony Holland is posting 7.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per contest, making 43.8% of his shots from the floor and 40% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per game.
  • Isaiah Hill is averaging a team-best 2.5 assists per contest. And he is contributing 8.2 points and 2 rebounds, making 32.2% of his shots from the field.
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