Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for San Jose State when they take on the Aggies on Friday in college hoops betting action.

The WAC Tournament battle is part of the annual season-ending league tournament. The Sportsbook gets an automatic berth in the Madness, while all teams are trying to prove they deserve a spot. This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Orleans Arena.

The Aggies are 28-3 so far on the season, and 15-10-1 ATS vs. the number. The Spartans, meanwhile, are 17-14 and 13-13 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Utah State go 12-13-1 and the Spartans go 16-10 on the totals.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Aggies, most recently No. 11 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Spartans, who rate No. 156 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 84-69 victory for the Aggies.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Utah State has the nation's No. 78-rated offensive output, at 72.5 PPG. The visiting Spartans defense ranks No. 293 allowing on average 73 PPG. The Aggies FG% has averaged 47.2% so far, more than the Spartans marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.2% per game.

Defensively, San Jose State features the nation's No. 260-rated defense on the road, allowing 74.1 points per game. Utah State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 84 nationally in scoring at home.

San Jose State won its last outing, a 74-68 result against Idaho on March 10. They covered in that game as a 2-point underdog.

Last time out for Utah State, they were a 72-30 Sportsbook as they battled Louisiana Tech on the road. They covered in the match as a 12-point favorite. The battle between the Aggies and Bulldogs didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Louisiana Tech was handed a 72-30 defeat on Saturday at Thomas Center.


San Jose State Spartans Trends:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
After playing Idaho are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Utah State Aggies Trends:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Louisiana Tech are 8-2
After a win are 9-1

A few Spartans at Aggies trends to consider:
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah State's last 5 games when playing San Jose State
Utah State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing San Jose State