The San Diego State Aztecs (6-4) go head-to-head with the BYU Cougars (8-5) at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
BYU Cougars at San Diego State Aztecs Free Prediction
In the Cougars’ last contest, they were topped by the No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack, 86-70. One of Nevada’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 39 free throw attempts, while BYU had just 19. Yoeli Childs had a solid performance for BYU, putting up 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Aztecs defeated the UAPB Golden Lions in their last game, 76-60. The Aztecs had a much better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 22.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.214). With 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists, San Diego State’s Jalen McDaniels had a solid game.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Childs (0 points) has been fantastic for the Cougars while McDaniels (0 points) has made great contributions to the Aztecs.
BYU might have a difficult time creating turnovers. San Diego State ranks 90th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.9 percent), while BYU forces the 43rd-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent).
BYU Cougars at San Diego State Aztecs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego State ranks 58th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while BYU ranks 225th (39.5).
The Cougars rank 27th in assists per game (16.9) while the Aztecs rank 124th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
BYU averages 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 111th in the NCAA. San Diego State ranks 176th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
The Cougars rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Aztecs rank 84th (6.2).
BYU ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while San Diego State ranks 69th (2.6).
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The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.0, up from 9.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
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