The San Diego State Aztecs (7-5) go head-to-head against the CSUN Matadors (6-8) at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. The game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
CSUN Matadors vs. San Diego State Aztecs Betting Prediction
In the Matadors’ last matchup, they were defeated by the New Mexico Lobos, 87-84. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Mexico’s largest strengths. They made 29 trips to the line, while CSUN went 21 times. Lamine Diane was the top scorer from either team with 34 points on 15-for-28 shooting.
The Aztecs defeated the UAPB Golden Lions in their last matchup, 76-60. The Aztecs had a much better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 22.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.214). With 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists, San Diego State’s Jalen McDaniels had a solid outing.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Diane (0 points) has been fantastic for the Matadors while McDaniels (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Aztecs.
The prolific offense of San Diego State will face off against the bottom-tier defense of CSUN. The Aztecs currently rank 54th in offensive efficiency, while the Matadors are 333rd in defensive efficiency. The Aztecs should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
CSUN Matadors at San Diego State Aztecs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Diego State ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.9) while CSUN ranks 178th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Aztecs rank 149th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Matadors rank 238th (18.2).
CSUN ranks 31st in blocks per game (5.1) while San Diego State ranks 110th (3.1).
The Aztecs average 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 139th in the nation. The Matadors rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
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The Matadors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aztecs have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
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