The San Diego State Aztecs (19-10, 11-5 MWC) close out their home schedule at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl against the Fresno State Bulldogs (20-8, 11-5 MWC). The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Fresno State Bulldogs at San Diego State Aztecs Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Aztecs dismantled the San Jose State Spartans 84-56, while the Bulldogs beat the Wyoming Cowboys 71-60.
Fresno State played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 27.6) and a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 16.5). For those same stats, Wyoming was 18.8 and 17.2, respectively. Meanwhile, San Diego State played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.514) and a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 16.3). For those same stats, San Jose State had marks of 0.364 and 18.1, respectively. San Diego State was led by Nathan Mensah, who finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Braxton Huggins fueled Fresno State with 30 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Nate Grimes led the Bulldogs to a 66-62 win. He notched a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Fresno State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Bulldogs had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. four), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 24) and total rebounds (41 vs. 28).
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Fresno State ranks 60th in effective field goal percentage (0.538) and San Diego State is 57th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479).
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. San Diego State Aztecs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – San Diego State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Fresno State averages 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. San Diego State ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Bulldogs average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. The Aztecs rank 91st in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while the Aztecs rank 138th (13.0).
- San Diego State ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Fresno State ranks 102nd (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aztecs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 5.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
