Boise State at Utah State 1/18/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Zack |

Last Updated: 01/17/2020 at 9:40 PM ET

Utah State (14-5, 3-3) was hoping to be a contender in the Mountain West after a 13-2 start. The Aggies have since lost three of the last four games and fallen to 3-3 in the conference. Utah State will be looking to get back on track when it plays at Boise State (11-8, 3-4). Utah State has had its moments, with two wins over SEC teams, and they played SDSU a close game recently.

Boise State has also struggled lately, losing its last two and three of the last four. The Broncos lost to SDSU by 18 in that stretch.

Utah State is averaging 78.3 points and holding opponents to 64.4. The Aggies are a solid rebounding team at 41.3 per game. Boise State has the offense, at 77.4, but struggles on defense, allowing 71.1 per game. The Broncos average 34 rebounds.

Utah State is led by Sam Merrill at 16.9 points per game. Justin Bean is averaging 12.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Seven-foot center Neemias Queta has played just seven games but is averaging 11.1 points and seven rebounds. Two more are averaging 10 points for the Aggies. Merrill has made 38 three-pointers and is shooting 40 percent. Brook Mille has made 40 long shots and the team has 138 three-pointers.

Sayeed Pridgett leads Boise State with 18.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. Kendal Manuel is averaging 15.1, and no one else is in double figures. Manuel has made 33 three-pointers and the team has 153.

Utah State has not been that dominating of a force on the year, but have been very consistent on the season so far. The Boise State team has played decent at times, but still has not had the true crushing victory that is expected. Look for this game to be back and forth, but the home court advantage gives the Broncos a better chance to win this game, coupled with the entire steal extra per game average will definitely make it harder to pick Utah State. Final Score Prediction, Boise State Broncos win in upset 72-68.

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