The San Diego State Aztecs (9-0, 1-0 MWC) hope to remain unbeaten when they challenge the San Jose State Spartans (3-6, 0-1 MWC) at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
San Jose State Spartans at San Diego State Aztecs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Aztecs won big over the Colorado State Rams, 79-57, while the Spartans fell to the 25th-ranked Utah State Aggies, 71-59.
San Diego State played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 32.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.542). Colorado State was 20.0 and 0.423, respectively, for those same stats. San Jose State, on the other hand, made eight of their 21 three pointers (38.1 percent). San Diego State received a boost from Malachi Flynn, who finished with 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Seneca Knight played well for San Jose State, recording 17 points and six rebounds.
The Aztecs dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, San Diego State won 84-56. San Diego State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over San Jose State. The Aztecs had a rate of 0.591 while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.364.
San Diego State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Aztecs rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while San Jose State ranks 293rd in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2018-19 season. Conflicting styles will be on display in this showdown. The aggressively-paced Spartans rank 42nd in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Aztecs rank 268th.
San Jose State Spartans at San Diego State Aztecs Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- San Diego State averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. San Jose State ranks 301st in assists allowed per game (17.6).
- The Spartans rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7) while the Aztecs rank 112th (23.3).
- San Diego State allows the third-fewest blocks per game (2.4) while San Jose State ranks 13th (2.8).
- The Aztecs rank 14th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while the Spartans rank 262nd (37.1).
- San Diego State ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while San Jose State ranks 256th (8.1).
