The San Diego State Aztecs (18-10, 10-5 MWC) welcome the San Jose State Spartans (4-23, 1-14 MWC) to Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. The Aztecs will try to lengthen their eight-game home winning streak, while the Spartans look to snap their 13-game road losing streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
San Jose State Spartans vs. San Diego State Aztecs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Aztecs lost to the Utah State Aggies, 70-54, while the Spartans defeated the New Mexico Lobos, 89-82.
The Spartans made 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.570 (above their season average of 0.460). San Diego State, meanwhile, held Utah State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below their season average of 0.540). Jordan Schakel played a key role for San Diego State with 15 points. Meanwhile, San Jose State was lifted by Michael Steadman, who had 21 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Devin Watson led the Aztecs to a 67-56 win. He scored a game-high 27 points. San Diego State had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 17.9). San Jose State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 25.7).
San Diego State appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Aztecs currently rank 81st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.484), while San Jose State is 332nd in effective field goal percentage (0.464).
San Jose State Spartans vs. San Diego State Aztecs Pick
Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- San Diego State ranks 81st in assists per game (14.5) while San Jose State ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (16.7).
- The Aztecs average 20.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 208th in the country. The Spartans rank 282nd in three pointers allowed per game (29.7).
- San Diego State ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while San Jose State ranks 60th (2.8).
- The Aztecs average 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 123rd in the country. The Spartans rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- San Diego State ranks 150th in steals per game (6.0) while San Jose State ranks 235th (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
