San Diego State Aztecs vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/31/26

It’s a Mountain West battle as San Diego State looks to hold onto first place in the conference, while Utah State sits right behind them in second, aiming to pull even at the top. The Aztecs are coming off a dominant 23-point win over Colorado State, shooting 54% from the floor while holding the Rams to just 33.3%. Utah State is rolling as well, fresh off a 32-point blowout against Wyoming in which the Aggies shot 55% and held Wyoming to 35% shooting. 

Both teams bring a strong defensive presence into this matchup. The Aggies are led by guard MJ Collins Jr., who is averaging 19 points per game, along with efficient rebounding and scoring from Mason Falslev, who chips in 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Drake Allen adds another dimension with his elite playmaking ability and willingness to facilitate when needed.  The Aztecs also have a balanced offense with three players averaging double digits: Dixon-Waters (11.5 PPG, Miles Byrd (11.0 PPG, and BJ Davis (10.9 PPG). These teams are evenly matched on both ends of the floor, setting up a game that should stay competitive for the full 40 minutes. The Aztecs have also shown they’re comfortable away from home, posting a 4-1 road record this season. This line seems a little too big for the Aggies to cover, even on their home court, and the Aztecs have plenty of offensive talent and a strong defense to keep this game close. Look for San Diego State to cover the spread, making them my best bet of the day. 

San Diego State vs Utah State prediction: San Diego State +5.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.