Utah State vs. San Jose State betting: College basketball preview for February 19

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The San Jose State Spartans (12-15, 5-10 MWC) are heavy underdogs (+16.5) as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Utah State Aggies (22-4, 12-3 MWC) at 9:30 PM ET on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game airs on MW Network. The matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points.

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Utah State vs. San Jose State betting lines

  • Utah State moneyline odds to win: -1923
  • San Jose State moneyline odds to win: +988
  • Spread: Utah State (-16.5)
  • Total: 149.5

Utah State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Utah State has a worse record against the spread (6-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-4-0).
  • In terms of point totals, the Aggies hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve eclipsed the total eight times in 13 opportunities this season (61.5%). In away games, they have hit the over five times in nine opportunities (55.6%).
  • At home, Utah State has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 11-2 (.846). In away games, it is 4-1 (.800) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Aggies have been scoring 79.1 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 81.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • The last 10 games have seen Utah State allow 4.0 more points per game (73.9) than its season-long average (69.9).
  • The Aggies’ last 10 outings have seen them make 9.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 39.1% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 8.8 makes and 36.2%.

Utah State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-13-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-13-0; As Underdog: 5-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-12-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-3 (Home: 11-2; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.7 (seventh in nation) 43.9 (191st) 31.4 (223rd) 28.5 (38th) 18.5 (fourth) 10.8 (130th)

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San Jose State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, San Jose State has performed better at home (9-3-0) than on the road (6-2-1).
  • Spartans games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (six of 12), and 77.8% of the time away (seven of nine).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Spartans have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-6) than on the road (0-7).

Recent trends

  • While the Spartans are posting 73.3 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, tallying 68.4 points per contest.
  • San Jose State has performed better defensively over its last 10 games, giving up 71.2 points per contest, 1.6 fewer points than its season average of 72.8 allowed.
  • In their last 10 games, the Spartans are draining 9.2 threes per game, 1.1 more than their season average (8.1). They also own a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (37.7%) compared to their season average (35.1%).

San Jose State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 18-6-1 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 6-2-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 16.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-2-1; As Underdog: 12-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-10-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 7-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-13 (Home: 1-6; Away: 0-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.0 (167th in nation) 45.1 (255th) 30.5 (279th) 31.6 (213th) 13.1 (224th) 10.3 (83rd)
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