The San Jose State Spartans (3-17, 0-8 MWC) will attempt to snap their 11-game losing streak when they take on the San Diego State Aztecs (12-8, 4-3 MWC) at San Jose State Event Center. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. San Jose State Spartans Free Prediction
In the Aztecs’ last matchup, they defeated the Air Force Falcons, 66-51. The Aztecs held the Falcons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.1 (below their season average of 25.0). The Falcons had a free throw rate of 0.089 (below their season average of 0.202). Jalen McDaniels had a good game for San Diego State, contributing 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Spartans lost big to the Utah State Aggies in their last game, 103-73. Utah State’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over San Jose State. The Aggies posted a mark of 8.8 (better than their season average of 16.7), while the Spartans had a rate of 20.3 (above the 16.6 mark opponents have averaged against Utah State this season). Michael Steadman had a good performance for San Jose State, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
After the Aztecs won both contests against the Spartans last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent game, San Diego State won 71-59. San Diego State had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 19.4). San Jose State, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (15-21; 71.4 percent).
San Diego State does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 48th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), but San Jose State is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 19th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.173).
San Diego State at San Jose State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego State averages 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 39th in the nation. San Jose State ranks 246th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
The Aztecs rank 135th in steals per game (6.1) while the Spartans rank 229th (3.9).
San Diego State averages 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 174th in the nation. San Jose State ranks 268th in three pointers allowed per game (28.9).
The Aztecs are 16th in the country with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while the Spartans are 39th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
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The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 6.3 for the season.
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).
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