Utah State vs. Boise State betting: College basketball preview for January 11

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The No. 25 Utah State Aggies (15-1, 5-0 MWC) are 5-point favorites as they try to extend a five-game win streak when they host the Boise State Broncos (12-4, 4-1 MWC) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The contest airs at 9:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 147.5 points.

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Utah State vs. Boise State betting lines

  • Utah State moneyline odds to win: -222
  • Boise State moneyline odds to win: +182
  • Spread: Utah State (-5)
  • Total: 147.5

Utah State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Utah State has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (3-1-0) than it has in home games (4-4-0).
  • The Aggies have exceeded the total in four of eight home games (50%). They’ve fared the same in away games, eclipsing the total in two of four matchups (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Utah State has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.875) compared to away games (1.000).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Aggies have been scoring 76.9 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 83.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • Utah State’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 68.7 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 67.4 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • The Aggies’ last 10 contests have seen them make 7.3 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.9% from deep. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 8.2 makes and 34.3%.

Utah State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-7-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 3-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-9-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.0 (25th in nation) 42.7 (148th) 33.8 (118th) 28.1 (40th) 18.5 (ninth) 11.4 (174th)

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Boise State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Boise State’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .562 (9-6-1) last year. Away, it was .600 (6-4-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Broncos games went over 11 of 16 times at home (68.8%) last season, and six of 10 on the road (60%).
  • In 2023-24 as moneyline underdogs, the Broncos had a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 2-0 record) than away (.500, 3-3).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Broncos are posting 73.2 points per game, compared to their season average of 77.6.
  • While Boise State is allowing 65.9 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 64.0 points per contest.
  • In their previous 10 games, the Broncos are sinking 6.3 three-pointers per game, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (6.4). They also own a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (28.1%) compared to their season average (29.9%).

Boise State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-9-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 6-1; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.1 (84th in nation) 41.8 (105th) 35.9 (44th) 26.4 (10th) 15.3 (102nd) 10.4 (71st)
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