San Diego St. Aztecs vs California Golden Bears Betting Picks & Predictions
College basketball fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between the California Golden Bears and the No. 23 San Diego Aztecs at SAP Center in San Jose on Saturday,
Game outlook
College basketball fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between the California Golden Bears and the No. 23 San Diego Aztecs at SAP Center in San Jose on Saturday, December 21, 2024. San Diego State is the favorite, opening at -5.5, with the current line at San Diego State -5. Last year, SDSU defeated Cal 76-67 as a 13.5-point favorite at a neutral site. Will the Golden Bears cover the spread this time around? Find out more in this California vs. San Diego State prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Aztecs -215 | Golden Bears +175
Spread: Aztecs -5 (-110) | Golden Bears +5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego St. will win straight-up is 68%.
San Diego St. Aztecs
The California Golden Bears secured a much-needed victory against Northwestern State, ending their three-game losing streak. Cal held their opponents to 43.1% shooting while making 52.8% of their own shots, resulting in an 84-66 win. Junior guard Andrej Stojakovic had a career-high 31 points, leading the team to victory. Despite being ranked 107th in the NCAA NET Rankings, the Golden Bears have shown solid offensive capabilities, scoring an average of 113.4 points per 100 possessions. San Diego State, on the other hand, ranks 33rd in power rankings with an average of 81.30 points per game, but struggles defensively, allowing 77.30 points to be scored against them. Both teams have strengths and weaknesses in different areas of the game, making for an interesting matchup.