Gonzaga vs San Diego State Prediction Basketball Picks 12-29-23

The San Diego State Aztecs and Gonzaga Bulldogs face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free  San Diego State vs Gonzaga prediction.

Disappointing Non-Conference For Gonzaga

Gonzaga sits with a 9-3 record overall but they still can’t be happy with the way they have played this season. Two games ago against UConn, the offense scored only 63 points and they ended up losing by 13 points. In the last game against Jackson State, they bounced back and ended up winning 100-76. Gonzaga on the season is averaging 84.3 points while their defense is giving up 67.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 96th. In this game, I would expect Gaonzga is going to push the pace early and really try to put the pressure on. 

San Diego State Looks for Fourth Straight Win

San Diego State is playing well heading into this game and they have won three straight games. In the last game against Stanford, San Diego State scored 74 points and they ended up winning by 14 points. Guard Lamont Butler was the top player putting up 18 points and four rebounds. San Diego State on the season is averaging 77.2 points while their defense is giving up 66.3 points per game. Jaedon LeDee is averaging 21.6 points while shooting 57.2 percent from behind the three point line.

San Diego State vs Gonzaga Betting Prediction

San Diego State is going to find success in this game. San Diego State is a good offensive team averaging 77.2 points per game and they are going to find success scoring in this game. These two teams are actually similar with the defense and although neither side is exactly elite, San Diego State is going to make enough steps to keep it close. Back San Diego State to clever the spread here.