Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Diego State Aztecs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our San Diego State vs Fresno State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fresno.

San Diego State vs Fresno State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Aztecs and Bulldogs face off at 10:30 ET on FS1. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. San Diego State is favored by -14 in this Mountain West conference contest against Fresno State. The game's over/under currently sits at 141 points.

San Diego State vs. Fresno State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: San Diego State Aztecs at Fresno State Bulldogs
Where: Fresno at Save Mart Center
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds SDST -14, SDST -1042 | FREST +646 O/U 141

Aztecs Preview: Do the Aztecs Have a Shot at a Road Win?

San Diego State improved to 3-2 on the season with a 73-70 road win over Houston on Saturday. The Aztecs entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs but not only covered the spread, they pulled off the upset.

After trailing 30-25 at halftime, San Diego State turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 35. The total points for the game ended at 143, surpassing the O/U line of 127.

Aztecs Offense Breakdown

San Diego State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 27 from the line.

The Aztecs grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Emanuel Sharp led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes, while L.J. Cryer added 21 points, making 5 of 13 from deep. Jared Coleman-Jones was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three, hitting 3 of 4 attempts.

Aztecs Team Defense

San Diego State's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 37% from the field on 23 of 62 attempts. The Aztecs held them to 31% shooting on two-point shots, with the other team making 12 of 38.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 11 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 45%. They also went to the free-throw line 17 times, making 13 for 76%. San Diego State allowed 17 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?

Fresno State fell to 3-4 on the season after an 86-81 loss to California Baptist on Thursday. The Bulldogs were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The combined points of 167 went over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.

Fresno State was down 37-27 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lancers 38-28. Despite the improved defense, the Bulldogs couldn’t complete the comeback.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, with a rough 19% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 21 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 50.9% of their shots, going 29 for 57.

Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 29 points, despite shooting 32.3% overall and 23.1% from three. Amar Augillard added 26 points, hitting 3 of 11 from deep. Javonte Johnson was a bright spot from three, making 5 of 8, finishing with 20 points. Elijah Price and Kendal Coleman both grabbed 15 rebounds, with Price also adding 16 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Fresno State holding their opponent to just 19% from beyond the arc, they still gave up 86 points. The Bulldogs allowed 33 made field goals on 78 attempts, with their opponent shooting 50% on two-pointers, going 29/57.

Fresno State also put their opponent on the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 attempts for 64%. The Bulldogs gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Aztecs vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, San Diego State has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 68. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
Fresno State has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 67 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
The last ten games that San Diego State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 7-3 straight up.