It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Fresno State Bulldogs (13-4, 4-1 MWC) welcome the San Diego State Aztecs (10-7, 2-2 MWC) to the Save Mart Center. The game will air on ESPNU at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Aztecs’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the New Mexico Lobos, 97-77. The Aztecs, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0, had a fantastic mark of 45.2, while the Lobos had a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 17.3). San Diego State received a boost from Jalen McDaniels, who was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 10-for-19 shooting.
The Bulldogs were victorious over the Boise State Broncos in their last matchup, 63-53. The Bulldogs had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 27.1), while the Broncos had a free throw rate of 0.137 (below their season average of 0.261). Deshon Taylor led Fresno State in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-10 shooting from the field.
After the Bulldogs won two out of three contests against the Aztecs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, San Diego State won 64-52. The Aztecs knocked down 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 vs. 19.4).
The physical San Diego State offense looks poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Aztecs currently rank 47th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.282, while Fresno State ranks 209th in FTA rate allowed (0.238).
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. San Diego State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
The Bulldogs rank 49th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Aztecs rank 122nd (13.0).
San Diego State ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Fresno State ranks 89th (3.4).
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The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
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