The San Diego State Aztecs (7-4) and their great offense host the Brown Bears (8-4) and their tremendous defense. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Brown Bears vs. San Diego State Aztecs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Aztecs beat the UAPB Golden Lions, 76-60, while the Bears lost a close one to the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 83-81.
San Diego State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.4 and a free throw rate of 0.286. UAPB put up marks of 22.5 and 0.214, respectively, for those same stats. Brown, meanwhile, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.554 vs. 0.433). San Diego State’s Jalen McDaniels played well, putting up 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Tamenang Choh played a pivotal role for Brown with nine points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
McDaniels has taken his game to another level recently for San Diego State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the prolific offense of San Diego State takes on the top-notch defense of Brown. The Aztecs rank 30th in offensive efficiency, while the Bears are 42nd in defensive efficiency.
Brown at San Diego State Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – San Diego State, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Brown averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 85th in the country. San Diego State ranks 198th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
- The Aztecs rank 127th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Bears rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- Brown averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. San Diego State ranks 61st in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Bears rank 29th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Aztecs rank 122nd (2.7).
- Brown ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.6) while San Diego State ranks 92nd (12.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
