UCLA Bruins vs San Diego State Aztecs Prediction, 9/9/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCLA Bruins vs San Diego State Aztecs

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Location: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Aztecs (+13)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Snapdragon Stadium is where the San Diego State Aztecs (2-0) will take on the UCLA Bruins (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023. San Diego State opens this game as 13-point dogs. The total comes in at 48.5.

The UCLA Bruins come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bruins played the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and took home the win by a score of 27-13. TJ Harden was the rushing leader for the Bruins with 11 carries for 76 yds (6.9 yards per carry). Dante Moore went 7/12 with 143 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 196.8 and ended the contest with 1 interception. In the running game, the Bruins gave up 56 yds on 34 tries, which calculates to 1.6 yds per run allowed. UCLA allowed 28 pass completions on 43 attempts for a total of 289 yards, and a completion percentage of 65.1%. On the day, they tallied 60 plays which totaled 417 yds. The UCLA Bruins ran the football 31 times and recorded 153 yds, which earned them an average of 4.9 yards per tote.

The Bruins have attained 417 total yards this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, UCLA has earned 3 touchdowns through the air and no touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 3 times. UCLA has a total of 20 first downs offensively, and they have committed 8 infractions for 55 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 153.0 yards rushing ranking this team at 62nd in D-1. In terms of getting in the endzone, the UCLA Bruins are sitting at 27.0 PPG.

The Bruins are ranked 40th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 13.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 1.6 yards per rushing attempt and 56.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 56 rushing yards through 1 game. Concerning passing yards, the Bruins have allowed 289 yards which puts them in 96th in the country. They have conceded 289.0 yards per contest through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 65.1%. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 345.0 yards per game which ranks them 73rd in college football. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to no touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Aztecs head into this game 2-0 for this year. In their last game, the Aztecs walked away with a victory by a final of 36-28 against the Idaho State Bengals. Jalen Mayden finished the game with 87 yards on 13/19 passing while his quarterback rating was 106.9. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 4.6. Jalen Mayden ran the football 8 times for 124 yards, ending the contest with 15.5 yds per attempt for San Diego State. The Aztecs finished the contest with a total of 381 yds on 67 plays (5.7 yards per play). San Diego State ran the football for 6.3 yards per tote, finishing the game with 294 yards on 47 carries. San Diego State relinquished 15 rushing attempts for 34 yds (2.3 yards per rush). The Aztecs pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 47.6%, surrendering 309 yards on 30 out of 63 through the air.

The San Diego State Aztecs have an average of 345.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 87th in the country. The San Diego State offense has 195 penalty yards on 20 infractions, which has them sitting 1st in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 1 interception while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 33 first downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Aztecs currently rank 72nd in the country with 28.0 PPG.

San Diego State has given up a total of 136 rushing yards as well as 1 touchdown via the rush for the season. They have conceded 3 touchdowns via the pass and 293.5 yards per contest, ranking them 107th in the country. They have earned no fumbles recovered and 6 picks on the year. The Aztecs defense has participated in 162 plays, which is good for 130th in D-1. The Aztecs are relinquishing 20.5 PPG, which has them 68th in Division 1. Overall, they have relinquished 41 pts.

Who will win tonight's Bruins/Aztecs college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Aztecs +13

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