San Diego State vs San Jose State Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks

The San Diego State Aztecs are visiting the San Jose State Spartans on Tuesday, February 11th at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a San Diego State Aztecs vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction. We will examine:

The San Jose State Spartans’ recent form and player performance

The San Diego State Aztecs’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Jose State Spartans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Diego State Aztecs

Recent betting trends in games played between the San Diego State Aztecs and San Jose State Spartans

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the San Diego State Aztecs vs San Jose State Spartans game

San Jose State Spartans Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have a 12-13 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Mountain West. San Jose is coming off a 52-79 loss to Boise State. The Spartans are 17-5-1 against the spread, and 14-8-1 in over/under, while having a 6-5 home record.

Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 74.2 points per game, which ranks 190th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.9 points per game (226th). The Spartans shoot 45.4% from the field (153rd) and 35.3% from beyond the arc (105th). The Spartans shoot 75.5% from the free-throw line (88th) and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game (251st).

Josh Uduje leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 16.4 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Will McClendon adds 12 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 2.8 assists per game. San Jose State will face Nevada, Utah State, Wyoming, and UNLV following this one.

San Diego State Aztecs Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs have a 15-6 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place in the Mountain West. San Diego State is coming off a 63-68 loss to Colorado State. The Aztecs are 8-12 against the spread, and 8-11-1 in over/under, while having a 4-2 road record. 

Offensively, San Diego State is averaging 71.2 points per game, which ranks 262nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 63.1 points per game, which is the 14th-best in the nation. The Aztecs shoot 43.3% from the field (262nd) and 34% from beyond the arc (179th). The Aztecs shoot 67.6% from the free-throw line (311th) and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (111th).

Myles Bird leads San Diego State in scoring with an average of 13.5 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Nick Boyd adds 11.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and a team-high 3.7 assists per game.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

• San Jose State has won each of its last four night games at Provident Credit Union Event Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Jose State has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Mountain West Conference.

Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win

• San Diego State has won each of its last 14 games against San Jose State.
• San Jose State has lost 17 of its last 20 night games against the Mountain West Conference.
• San Jose State has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against the Mountain West Conference at Provident Credit Union Event Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of San Jose State’s last six home night games against the Mountain West Conference has produced a total of 139+ points.
• Three of San Diego State’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Provident Credit Union Event Center have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• San Jose State ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
• San Jose State ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.2).
• San Diego State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (36.8%).
• San Diego State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.2).

San Diego State Aztecs vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction

San Diego State has won their last 10 meetings against Utah State, while San Jose State is 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their previous 4 meetings at San Jose State, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, San Diego State won 71-68 on the road, not covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this San Diego State Aztecs vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, San Diego State is coming as -6.5 road favorites. San Diego State is rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season, and have been very good on the road, while San Jose State is mediocre at home. San Jose State has been playing much better basketball lately, as they are 8-1-1 against the spread in their last 10 games, while San Diego State is 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games. I expect the hosts to keep this one close, so take the San Jose State Spartans and lay the plus points at home.