Fresno State vs San Diego State Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

The Fresno State Bulldogs are visiting the San Diego State Aztecs on Tuesday, February 18th at the Viejas Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Diego State Aztecs Prediction. We will examine:

The San Diego State Aztecs’ recent form and player performance

The Fresno State Bulldogs’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado State Rams

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Fresno State Bulldogs

Recent betting trends in games played between the Fresno State Bulldogs and San Diego State Aztecs

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

San Diego State Aztecs Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs have a 17-6 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Mountain West. San Diego State is coming off a 64-47 win over Boise State. The Aztecs are 9-13 against the spread, and 9-12-1 in over/under, while having a 9-3 home record. 

Offensively, San Diego State is averaging 70.8 points per game, which ranks 271st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 62.6 points per game, which is the 11th-best in the nation. The Aztecs shoot 43% from the field (246th) and 33.4% from beyond the arc (219th). The Aztecs shoot 68.1% from the free-throw line (296th) and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game (111th).

Myles Bird leads San Diego State in scoring with an average of 13.1 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Nick Boyd adds 12.5 points, 4 rebounds, and a team-high 3.7 assists per game. San Diego State will meet Utah State, New Mexico, Wyoming, UNLV, and Nevada after this game.

Fresno State Bulldogs Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs have a 5-21 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs are coming off a 51-52 loss to UNLV. The Bulldogs are 14-10-2 against the spread, and 16-10 in over/under while having a 1-11 road record.

Offensively, Fresno State is averaging 72 points per game, which ranks 247th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 81.7 points per game (354th). The Bulldogs shoot 40.5% from the field (350th) and 31.8% from beyond the arc (297th). The Bulldogs shoot 69.3% from the free-throw line (264th) and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game (199th).

Zaon Collins leads Fresno State in scoring, with an average of 12.3 points, 4 rebounds, and a team-high 4.7 assists, while Jalen Weaver adds 12.3 points and 4 rebounds per game. Fresno State will play against Air Force following this one.

Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win

• San Diego State has won each of its last 11 games against Fresno State.
• Fresno State has lost each of its last eight games.
• Fresno State has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against the Mountain West Conference.

Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win

• The road team has won three of Fresno State’s last four games.
• San Diego State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Fresno State’s last 13 night games have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Each of San Diego State’s last six games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Diego State Aztecs Prediction

San Diego State has won their last ten meetings against Fresno State and is 7-2-1 against the spread. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, San Diego State won 84-62 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

In this Fresno State Bulldogs vs San Diego State Aztecs Prediction, San Diego State is coming as -18.5 home favorites. San Diego State is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record, and have been very strong at home, while Fresno State is terrible on the road, with just one win in their 12 road games this season. San Diego State is 6-1 in their last 7 games, while Fresno State is on a free fall with eight consecutive losses. San Diego State has been dominating Fresno State in recent years, and expect them to keep doing so today as well. Take the San Diego State Aztecs and lay the points at home.