T.M. Selection: Utah State / Fresno State UNDER.

Public perception has helped in pushing this O/U line higher than it really should be in my opinion. Fresno State has had 3 overtime games in last 7 games! One of those was double OT so the Bulldogs point totals - both offense and defense - are a bit inflated now. Overall, Fresno State is having a very rough season and they are not scoring well. That said, they will be focused on the defensive end here at home and look for some revenge for a high-scoring loss at Utah State in the first meeting. Usually Fresno State does not score well and the Bulldogs have a low 40% shooting percentage on the season. The Aggies shoot the rock much better but Utah State has also been strong on the defensive end. With a tougher game, at home but versus Colorado State, on deck the focus tonight for the Aggies will be to secure what is projected to be an easy win. With likely having a big lead late they can call off the dogs and conserve energy for the bigger game with the Rams that is coming up next on the schedule. The Aggies will not run up the score, per se, in this one. Utah State has allowed an average of 66 ppg in last 5 games since mid-January - with exclusion of the loss versus league-leading New Mexico. The Bulldogs most definitely are not the Lobos and they will struggle to get past the 60-mark here!

T.M. Prediction: 78-65 Utah State.