Utah State at Fresno State 1/18/22 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/17/2022 at 8:51 PM ET

The final game of the Tuesday night college basketball schedule will feature a matchup between the Utah State Aggies and the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Aggies (10-7) have dropped three of their first four Mountain West Conference games and rank tenth in the nation in assists (18.4 apg). On Saturday, Utah State allowed Wyoming to shoot 52 percent from the field during a 71-69 home loss.

Justin Bean and Rylan Jones scored 19 points apiece to lead Utah State on a combined 14-for-32 shooting. Sean Bairstow added 15 points and two assists for the Aggies.

The Fresno State Bulldogs are off to a 2-1 start in conference play and are one of the best defensive teams in the country (56.6 ppg). On Friday, Fresno State built a ten-point halftime lead and held on for a 73-68 road victory against UNLV. The Bulldogs (12-4) outrebounded the Rebels by a 36-27 margin and shot 50 percent from the field.

Fresno State F Orlando Robinson matched a game-high with 24 points on 7-for-18 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. Anthony Holland chipped in 16 points and five rebounds for the Bulldogs.

Fresno State has covered in six of their first seven home games and I like their chances to win in this spot. The Bulldogs rank 353rd out of 358 teams in tempo, making the under an even stronger play. Final Score Prediction, Fresno State Bulldogs win 64-60.

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