The San Jose State Spartans will play the San Diego State Aztecs in a Mountain West game on Tuesday night at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. San Jose State has lost three games in a row, while San Diego State has won three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the San Jose State vs San Diego State prediction.
San Jose State Preview
The San Jose State Spartans are 9-19 (2-13) this year after they lost to Nevada by a score of 84-63 in their last game. San Jose State led 34-29 at halftime and they were out scored 50-34 in the second half in the loss. The Spartans shot 39.7% from the field and were -23 in rebounding margin in the game. San Jose State has lost 10 of their last 11 games, with the lone win coming against Air Force at home. The Spartans are scoring 70.8 points per game with 31 rebounds per game and 13.6 assists per game, while allowing 75 points against per game this year. Myron Amey Jr. is averaging 15.8 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, and 3.0 assists per game. San Jose State is shooting 45.1% from the field, 69.1% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this season.
San Diego State Preview
The San Diego State Aztecs are 21-7 (10-5) this season after they defeated Fresno State by a score of 73-41 in their last game. San Diego State led 42-16 at the half and they were able to coast to the win in the second half. The Aztecs shot 41.8% from the field and were +18 in rebounding margin in the game. San Diego State lost to Utah State by a score of 68-63 in the game prior to Fresno State, but did beat New Mexico and Colorado State before that. The Aztecs are scoring 75.3 points per game with 37.4 rebounds per game and 12.8 assists per game, while giving up 66 points against per game this season. Jaedon LeDee is averaging 20.6 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. San Diego State is shooting 45.2% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this year.
San Jose State vs San Diego State Betting Prediction
San Jose State comes into this game sitting in last place in the Mountain West standings and they have only won two conference games all season. The Spartans aren’t horrible on offense, but they are allowing 75 points against per game on defense. San Diego State is 10-5 in conference play and they are only a half game out of first place. The Aztecs have struggled on the road this season, but they are undefeated at home. San Diego State only won by three points in the first meeting between these teams and this is a huge spread to cover. I don’t have a great feeling about either side in this game, but I am going to take the points with the Spartans.