The San Jose State Spartans (3-17, 0-8 MWC) welcome the San Diego State Aztecs (12-8, 4-3 MWC) to San Jose State Event Center. The Spartans will try to snap their 11-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
San Diego State Aztecs at San Jose State Spartans ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Spartans lost big to the Utah State Aggies, 103-73, while the Aztecs defeated the Air Force Falcons, 66-51.
San Diego State played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1 (below their season average of 30.5) and a free throw rate of 0.164 (below their season average of 0.284). Air Force recorded marks of 12.1 and 0.089, respectively, for those same stats. San Jose State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.245). Michael Steadman had a solid game for San Jose State with 20 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, San Diego State was lifted by Jalen McDaniels, who contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Aztecs dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last game, San Diego State won 71-59. The Aztecs’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Spartans. San Diego State had a rate of 12.1, while San Jose State posted a mark of 19.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
A focal point for the San Diego State offense is getting to the free throw line. The Aztecs rank 48th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), but San Jose State is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 19th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.173).
San Diego State Aztecs vs. San Jose State Spartans Odds Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- San Diego State ranks 39th in assists per game (15.8) while San Jose State ranks 246th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
- The Aztecs are 16th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while the Spartans are 39th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aztecs rank 135th in steals per game (6.1) while the Spartans rank 229th (3.9).
- San Diego State ranks 174th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while San Jose State ranks 268th in three pointers allowed per game (28.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 6.3 for the season.
