#47 Boise State Hosts Crucial Mountain West Clash Against #33 Utah State at ExtraMile Arena
Utah State and Boise State clash in a pivotal Mountain West showdown with significant NCAA Tournament implications for both teams. The game tips off at 8:30 p.m. MT on Wednesday at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.
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Current Mountain West Standings:
- Utah State (24-4, 14-3 MWC) - NET Ranking #33
- Boise State (19-8, 11-5 MWC) - NET Ranking #47
Boise State enters as slight favorites:
- BPI prediction: 56.9% chance to win
- Betting line: Boise State -3.5
- Strong home record: 12-1 at ExtraMile Arena
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Key Tournament Implications:
- Utah State: Currently projected as #9 seed by ESPN
- Boise State: Listed as fifth team out, seeking fourth straight NCAA appearance
- Critical Quad 1 opportunity for Broncos' resume
Recent Form:
- Boise State: Won 6 of last 7, including victory over MWC leader New Mexico
- Utah State: Won 5 of last 6, including 81-79 win over Broncos in January
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Key Players:
- Boise State: Tyson Degenhart (18.6 ppg in last 10 games)
- Utah State: Dexter Akanno (career-high 26 points vs SDSU)
Statistical Matchup:
- Boise State: 47.2% FG, 76.1 ppg at home
- Utah State: 82.5 ppg, allowing 43.7% FG
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Basketball players competing on court
Broadcast Information:
- Time: 8:30 p.m. Mountain time
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: fuboTV
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