San Diego at San Diego State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 12/5/2018

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Viejas Arena

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The San Diego Toreros travel to Viejas Arena to play the San Diego State Aztecs on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has San Diego State as 7 point favorites.

San Diego comes into this game with an overall record of 6-2. They currently have a point differential of 12.8 as they are averaging 77.9 points per game while giving up 65.1 per contest. San Diego State has an overall mark of 5-2. They are averaging 77.3 points per contest and giving up 69.1, which is a point differential of 8.1.

Valuable San Diego Toreros Betting Trends

The San Diego Toreros are 4-3-0 against the spread

The San Diego Toreros are 3-4-0 against the over/under

Important San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends

The San Diego State Aztecs are 4-3-0 against the spread

The San Diego State Aztecs are 1-6-0 against the over/under

Key San Diego Toreros Injuries

12/04/18 F Yauhen Massalski Ankle is questionable Wednesday vs San Diego State

Key San Diego State Aztecs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Olin Carter III averages 17.6 points per game in 33.3 minutes per contest. He averages 1.9 assists per contest and 2.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%. Isaiah Pineiro comes into this contest averaging 21.3 points per game while playing 32.6 minutes per night. He pulls down 8.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is at 86%.

Player Spotlight

Jalen McDaniels averages 14.6 points per game and he sees the court an average of 29.7 minutes per contest. He also averages 8.0 rebounds per contest and 2.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 66%. Devin Watson averages 15.9 points per game while playing 35.0 minutes per contest. He grabs 3.0 rebounds per game and has 4.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Toreros allow 65.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 57th in Division 1. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the arc, ranking them 164th and 44th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.1 rebounds a game which ranks 62nd, and they give up 9.6 assists per contest which puts them in 24th place in the NCAA. They force 13.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 141st in the nation. San Diego averages 77.9 points per contest this season, which ranks them 126th in the country. Their average scoring margin is 12.8 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 100th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 123rd in D-1. They average 37.0 rebounds per game and 16.6 assists per contest, which ranks them 175th and 47th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 268th with 12.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Aztecs surrender 69.1 points per contest, which ranks them 130th in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 39% shooting percentage and a 30% average from 3-point range, ranking them 43rd and 76th in those defensive statistics. They rank 98th with 11.6 assists allowed per contest, and 210th with 35.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Aztecs are 159th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 14.0 per game. San Diego State is 137th in the country with 77.3 points per game this year. They are 183rd in the D-1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 8.1. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 65th in the nation. They are 151st in the country in rebounding with 37.7 boards per game and 124th in assists per contest with 14.7. The Aztecs are 156th in turnovers per game with 13.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Toreros are 64th in the nation in offensive rating with 112.3. In terms of pace they are 250th in the country with 69.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 96th. As a team they are 80th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 137th in Division 1. San Diego is 242nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.3 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

San Diego State is 141st in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17 times per 100 possessions. The Aztecs are 108th in the country in offensive rating with 109.3. In terms of pace they are 187th in Division 1 with 70.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 147th. As a team they are 104th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 126th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's San Diego/San Diego State college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take San Diego State -7

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