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San Diego State vs Boise State Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Boise State (17-7) vs. San Diego State (16-6)
February 15, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: San Diego State -1.5; Over/Under: 135.5
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In this article, we will formulate a San Diego State vs Boise State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  February 15th, at the Viejas Arena. Let’s take a look at a San Diego State Aztecs vs Boise State Broncos pick. 

When these two teams faced off on January 4th it was San Diego State that was able to secure the 69-66 victory. 

Boise State is On Fire

Boise State is on fire heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. In the last game against San Jose State, Boise State gave up only 52 points while the offense scored 79 points and that was enough for the victory. At halftime, Boise State was up 37-25, and the second half was much the same. Tyson Degenhart had a strong game putting up 22 points and six rebounds. He is the star, but it was actually a balanced attack with four different players putting up at least 11 points. 

Boise State comes into this game with a 17-7 record overall and a 12-11 record against the spread. Away from home this season, they have gone 3-4 straight up. Boise State is averaging 77.2 points, while its defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 97th in the league, while the defense is ranked 38th. They are shooting 47.72 percent from the field. 

Why Boise State Will Beat San Diego State 

  • Boise State has won each of its last four games against the Mountain West Conference.
  • San Diego State has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against the Mountain West Conference

San Diego State Pulled it Out Late

San Diego State faced off against San Jose State in the last game and they were able to pull it out late. San Diego State was down 37-20 at halftime, but in the second half they really fought back, and were able to pick up the 69-66 win. Nicolas Boyd had a strong game putting up 17 points, four assists, and one rebound. Guard BJ Davis also put up 13 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Colorado State on the road, it wasn’t as good, they ended up losing 68-63. 

San Diego State currently sits with a 16-6 record overall and they have gone 8-13 against the spread. At home straight up they have gone 7-3. San Diego State is averaging 71.1 points while their defense is giving up 63.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 267th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th. Miles Byrd has been the top player putting up 13.3 points while shooting 38.9 percent from the field. 

San Diego State vs Boise State Prediction 

Away from home this season has been a different story for Boise State this season, but that trend is going to change here. Boise State is still an elite offensive team averaging 77.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue getting out to a fast start here. The first time they faced off this year Boise State’s offense wasn’t good enough, but this will be different. San Diego State’s defense will have no answer and Boise State will get the job done. Back Boise State against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Boise State +1.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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