Idaho vs UC San Diego Prediction 12-15-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs UC San Diego Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  December 15th, at the ICCU Arena. 

UC San Diego Has Confidence

No one is talking about them, but UC San Diego has played well so far this season. In the last game against Cal State Bakersfield, UC San Diego scored 81 points and ended up winning by 21 points. Nordin Kapic had a strong game putting up 25 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Guard Hayden Gray also had a strong game putting up 11 points, three assists, and one rebound. UC San Diego is averaging 78.6 points while their defense is giving up 62.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 116th in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. 

Why UC San Diego Will Beat Idaho

• UC San Diego has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Idaho has lost each of its last six Sunday day games.
• Idaho has lost the first half in five of its last six day games.

How Does Idaho Bounce Back?

Idaho in the last game faced off against Oregon State and they scored 62 points, but the defense gave up 78 points and that led to the 16-point defeat. Tyler Mrus was the top player for Idaho putting up 15 points and two rebounds. There were two different players that put up at least 12 points. Idaho on the season is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 75.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 184th in the league while the defense is ranked 283rd. Forward Tyler Mrus has been the top player for Idaho averaging 11.9 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field. Idaho will take on UC Davis, Pacific, and Montana State after this one. 

Idaho vs UC San Diego Prediction

I have been impressed with what UC San Diego has been able to do this season and in this game, they are going to continue the success. UC San Diego is averaging 78.6  points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Idaho’s defense is going to really struggle here, and that will be the difference here, as UC San Diego is going to cover the spread. Back UC San Diego against the spread.