San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction, Preview: Mountain West Tournament Final

Mountain West Tournament Final: San Diego State vs Utah State prediction and college basketball game preview.

Mountain West Tournament Final: San Diego State vs Utah State prediction and college basketball game preview.


San Diego State vs Utah State Broadcast

Date: Saturday, March 13
Game Time: 6:00 ET
Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
Network: CBS

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Why Utah State Will Win

The Aggies put on a defensive clinic in the 62-50 win over Colorado State, holding the high-octane O to just 16% from three and 25% from the field. That’s what this team does.

It’s fantastic on the boards – it came up with 50 rebounds against the Rams – it’s fantastic at moving the ball around and getting the extra pass, and the D is used to hold teams down. However …

Why San Diego State Will Win

San Diego State is able to take defense to another level at times, allowing just 60 points per game by coming up with a ton of steals and forcing teams to hit only 39% from the field.

It’s great from three, relentless with the pressure, and when it’s making anything form the outside, forget it. Great against the high-powered teams, it stepped up the offense when needed against Wyoming in three wins since late January, was strong throughout the semifinal against Nevada, and …

What’s Going To Happen

Utah State is San Diego State’s kryptonite.

The Aggies won both games in a three day span in mid-January by out-SDSUing SDSU. They were fantastic defensively, won on the boards, and got to the free throw line more – at least in the second win.

They were able to grind down in tough, low scoring games, and lately the defense hasn’t buckled – they’re ready for this.

San Diego State has to force turnovers and has to hold down the Aggies from the outside. Don’t expect fireworks in what should be one of the most intense defensive games of Championship Weekend.

San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction, Line

Utah State 63, San Diego State 60
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San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction, Game Preview

San Diego State vs Utah State prediction and game preview.

San Diego State vs Utah State prediction and game preview.


San Diego State vs Utah State Broadcast

Date: Saturday, October 31
Game Time: 9:30 ET
Venue: Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT
Network: CBS Sports Network

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Why San Diego State Will Win

The Aztecs were close to perfect in the first half of the 34-6 win over UNLV, and they were pretty good even when they took their foot off the gas.

The running game averaged over six yards per carry with 287 yards and three touchdowns, and the defense controlled everything else. UNLV only converted one third down chance and rolled up a mere 186 yards of total offense.

Utan State’s offense didn’t do a thing in the 42-13 loss to Boise State, getting down 28-0 at halftime and finishing with a mere 203 yards of total offense. Boise State was good at getting into the Aggie backfield, and San Diego State should be great this week after generating five sacks and 14 tackles for loss.

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Why Utah State Will Win

Boise State could throw to take advantage of Utah State loading up against the run. San Diego State is still suspect through the air.

The Aztec running game was great against the Rebels, but Utah State’s defensive line is good enough to look and play a whole lot better than it did in Boise.

San Diego State is very talented and very good, but it’s still not going to be a wild air show. Carson Baker only completed 12-of-25 passes for 137 yards and a score – the running game handled everything – and this week the Aggies should be able to load up and make the Aztecs and take away that other dimension.

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What’s Going To Happen

Brady Hoke and his Aztecs came up with a fantastic first game against UNLV, but Utah State is a whole lot stronger an opponent.

It won’t be the walk in the park last week’s game was, but San Diego State will still be San Diego State. It’ll play with more of a faster tempo than it did under Rocky Long, but it’ll still grind, count on the defense, and maintain control of the game throughout.

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San Diego State vs Utah State Prediction, Line

San Diego State 26, Utah State 17
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San Diego State -7.5, o/u: 43.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

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