San Diego State vs Utah State 3/16/19 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

The San Diego State Aztecs are set to face the Utah State Aggies in the championship game of the Mountain West Tournament as they will meet at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The San Diego State Aztecs entered the tournament as the 4th seed with a 11-7 record, and they will be looking to expand off their semifinal victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack, 65-56. Devin Watson led the way for the Aztecs with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jalen McDaniels was able to record a double-double as he contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds.

The Utah State Aggies entered the Mountain West Tournament as the 2nd seed with a 15-3 record, and they will be looking to expand off their semifinal victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs, 85-60. Sam Merrill led the way for the Utah State Aggies as he contributed 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Diogo Brito had a solid showing off the bench for the Aggies as he recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds. Jalen McDaniels is the leading scorer and rebounder for the San Diego State Aztecs as the sophomore forward is averaging 16.3 PPG and 8.3 RPG. Devin Watson is the leading assists guy for Brian Dutcher and company as the senior guard is averaging 4.2 APG while also contributing 15.8 PPG. The San Diego State Aztecs are shooting 43.9% from the field this season while connecting on 36.5% of their three-point attempts.

Sam Merrill is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Utah State Aggies as the junior guard is averaging 21.1 PPG and 4.3 APG. Neemias Queta is the leading rebounder for Craig Smith and company as the freshmen center is averaging 8.8 RPG while contributing 11.8 PPG and 2.5 blocks per game. The Utah State Aggies are shooting 47.6% from the field this season while connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.