California Golden Bears take on Aztecs in college basketball test

California Golden BearsSan Diego State Aztecs
Dec 4, 5:00 PM | Viejas Arena

California Golden Bears vs San Diego State Aztecs Odds

6-1TEAM RECORD7-2



The San Diego State Aztecs will try to pay off for their supporters on Sunday when they play host to the Golden Bears at Viejas Arena in NCAAB action.

The Aztecs are 7-2 so far on the season, and 4-5 ATS vs. the number. The Golden Bears, meanwhile, are 6-1 and 4-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen San Diego State go 6-3 and the Golden Bears go 1-4-1 on the totals.



View California vs San Diego State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Aztecs, most recently No. 82 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Golden Bears, who rate No. 74 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 80-74 victory for the Golden Bears.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features San Diego State's No. 100-ranked scoring average of 72.7 PPG, against a Golden Bears defense rated No. 50 and allowing 59.9 PPG. The Aztecs FG% has averaged 44.6% to date this season, less than the Golden Bears shooters have managed so far (47.7% per game).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, California owns the country's No. 137-rated mark, allowing 69 points per game on the highway. San Diego State, on the other hand, rates No. 137 in scoring at home.

California was a 73-57 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against McNeese State. California got 26 points from Jorge Gutierrez en route to a 73-57 victory over McNeese State on Monday at Haas Pavilion.

San Diego State was an 85-83 loser in their most recent outing at home against Creighton. They failed to cover the 2.5–point spread as favorites. The Aztecs endured an 85-83 loss at the hands of the Bluejays on Wednesday, despite a 21-point effort from Xavier Thames at Viejas Arena.


California Golden Bears Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing San Jose State are 1-1
After a win are 7-3

San Diego State Aztecs Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing San Diego are 8-2
After a loss are 9-1


A few Golden Bears at Aztecs trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of California's last 14 games on the road
San Diego State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
San Diego State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego State's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego State's last 11 games


Next up:
California home to San Jose State, Wednesday, December 7
San Diego State at San Diego, Wednesday, December 7

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