San Diego State vs California Prediction Basketball Picks 11-25-23
San Diego State Aztecs (4-1) vs California Golden Bears (2-4)
2023-11-25 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: San Diego State Aztecs -13 -- Over/Under: 146.5
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The Cal Golden Bears and the San Diego State Aztecs meet in college basketball action from the Pavilion on Saturday. Two Golden State teams going head-to-head as part of the SoCal Showcase, who comes out on top? Let’s dive in and find out.
Cal Drops Third Straight
The Cal Golden Bears come into this one on the heels of their third consecutive three-point loss, falling to 2-4 after an 84-81 loss at the hands of Tulane last time out. Jaylon Tyson leads the Golden Bears in scoring and assists with 19.8 PPG and 3.8 APG in addition to 8.8 RPG while Fardaws Aimaq has 17.2 PPG with a team-high 9.7 RPG to lead Cal on the glass this season. Jalen Cone has 16 PPG while Jalen Celestine and Devin Askew each have 10+ PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Cal so far this season. As a team, Cal is averaging 74.3 PPG on 45.1% shooting from the field, 34.6% from three and 74.1% from the foul line this season.
San Diego State Edges Out Washington
The San Diego State Aztecs come into this one looking to build on their 3rd straight win after a 100-97 OT win over Washington last time out. Jaedon LeDee leads the Aztecs in scoring and rebounding, averaging a monstrous double-double per game with 26.8 PPG and 10.6 RPG while Reese Waters has 15.4 PPG with 2.6 RPG and Micah Parrish has 12.2 PPG with 4.6 RPG and 2.6 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for San Diego State up to this point in the year. Lamont Butler and Elijah Saunders each have 9.2 PPG with Saunders logging 5.6 RPG while Butler has a team-high 4.2 APG to lead the Aztecs in the assist department this season. As a team, San Diego State is averaging 83 PPG on 46.5% shooting from the field, 34.9% from three and 70.4% from the foul line this season.
Chris’ Pick
I’m taking a shot with Cal here. The Golden Bears have been playing a lot of tight games as of late, and are really unlucky to not have a better record. Aimaq has the size to give LeDee some problems and I just think this is going to be another battle. I’m not saying Cal wins outright, but I like them to keep it close here. Give me the Golden Bears and the points.
