San Diego State vs Boise State Basketball Picks 3-8-24

The Boise State Broncos and San Diego State Aztecs face off on Friday in a college basketball at Viejas Arena. Boise State and San Diego State both really need this win as they prepare for tournament play. 

Boise State Coming Off Bad Loss

Boise State faced off against Nevada in the last game and it was a bad loss. The Broncos were at home, and the offense scored only 66 points, while the defense gave up 76 points. At halftime they were down 35-29 and they couldn’t bounce back on the way to the defeat. Tyson Degenhart had a strong game putting up 15 points,12 rebounds, and two assists. Boise State is averaging 76 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. The defense is ranked 50th and the defense is going to need to step up here. 

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San Diego State Needs to Get Offense Going

San Diego State needs to get the offense going after they really struggled in the last game. San Diego State managed only 58 points against Nevada and they ended up losing by four points. Two games ago against San Jose State, San Diego State was able to secure a 72-64 victory. San Diego State is averaging 74.6 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. The defense is ranked 30th in the league. Jaedon LeDee is averaging 20.5 points while shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from the field. 

Boise State vs San Diego State Betting Prediction

This total is too high. The offense for Boise State only scored 66 points and they are going to struggle to get the offense going in this game against a San Diego State defense that is solid. San Diego State only managed 58 points in the last game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Both teams are going to struggle to get the offense going, and this game is going to end up under the total.