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Boise State at San Diego State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Boise State Broncos at San Diego State Aztecs odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 22 San Diego State Aztecs (10-1, 6-1 Mountain West) host the Boise State Broncos (7-4, 5-2) in a conference clash Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET at Dignity Health Sports Park. Below, we look at the Boise State vs. San Diego State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Boise State is on a four-game winning streak, including a 37-0 beatdown of the New Mexico Lobos Saturday. The Broncos have the best points-per-game differential in the conference with an average score of 30.4-18.3 on the year.

Boise State is 7-4 against the spread (ATS) and 3-8 Over/Under (O/U) with the 62nd-toughest schedule, according to USA TODAY’s Jeff Sagarin.

San Diego has won three straight games with the latest being 28-20 victory at the UNLV Rebels last Friday. The Aztecs defense leads the Mountain West in points per game and yards per play allowed. San Diego State is 5-5-1 ATS and 5-6 O/U with the 105th-toughest schedule, according to Sagarin.

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Boise State at San Diego State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Boise State -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | San Diego State +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Boise State -2.5 (-120) | San Diego State +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Boise State at San Diego State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 20, Boise State 17

Money line

PASS because I only “lean” to the Aztecs getting points and don’t have enough confidence in betting them at +120 straight up.

Furthermore, I’d wait until closer to kickoff to get a better price on either San Diego State’s money line or spread because Boise State is the more popular side, according to Pregame.com.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to SAN DIEGO STATE +2.5 (-105) since more than 90% of the cash is on Boise State (according to Pregame.com).

All the pro-Boise State money has steamed the Broncos up from 2-point underdogs on the look-ahead line to the current price.

Also, San Diego State has higher predicted points added (PPA), yards per play and havoc rate differentials than Boise State.

Since this is priced as a coin-flip game, I “LEAN” to SAN DIEGO STATE +2.5 (-105) as a fade of the lopsided betting market and because the Aztecs have better efficiency.

Over/Under

BET the UNDER 44.5 (-110) for 1 unit because both teams are better on the defensive side of the ball than the offensive.

San Diego State ranks fourth in defensive success rate and 99th in offensive success rate, while Boise State ranks 30th in defensive success rate and 75th in offensive success rate.

The Under has cashed in six consecutive Boise State games and these teams have a combined 10-16 O/U record in conference play since the beginning of last season.

Finally, roughly two-thirds of the action is on the Over but this total hasn’t budged off the opener. This “line freeze” suggests that the oddsmakers are confident in their total and haven’t been shaken by all the pro-Over money.

I want to be on the same side as the sportsbooks since they generally win and that side appears to be the UNDER 44.5 (-110). This is my favorite bet in this contest.

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San Diego State at UNLV odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s San Diego State Aztecs at UNLV Rebels odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 23 San Diego State Aztecs (9-1, 5-1 Mountain West) visit the UNLV Rebels (2-8, 2-4) Friday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the San Diego State vs. UNLV odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Aztecs pulled out a 23-21 win over Nevada last Saturday, although they failed to cover as 2.5-point favorites. San Diego State is 0-2-1 ATS across the past three, and just 1-3-1 ATS over the previous five outings.

The Rebels started out 0-8 SU, but they haven’t given up. UNLV posted wins and covers in each of the past two games, including a 27-13 victory over Hawaii last weekend at Allegiant.

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San Diego State at UNLV odds, spread and lines

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Money line: San Diego State -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | UNLV +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State -10.5 (-115) | UNLV +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

San Diego State at UNLV odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 30, UNLV 13

Money line

San Diego State (-450) is a conference title contender with just one loss, but it doesn’t have a prolific offense. Every game is a fight, and the Aztecs rely a lot upon the defense. They won’t get tripped up by an improving, but still bad UNLV team, however. But risking four and a half times your potential return is just not a recommended betting strategy over the long term.

PASS.

Against the spread

SAN DIEGO STATE -10.5 (-115) is quite a low line considering it is a nine-win team playing against UNLV, a team that tasted victory for the first time two weeks ago.

Yes, the Rebels have been hot, but beating New Mexico and Hawaii isn’t cause for celebration for most teams. San Diego State is a huge step up in competition, and UNLV will be back to the ‘L’ column in a big way after this one.

Over/Under

The OVER 41.5 (-105) is the play, but do so with caution. San Diego State hasn’t scored more than 23 points in five games dating back to Oct. 9. The Under is 5-1 in the past six for the Aztecs, too. But UNLV has allowed 31.8 PPG overall this season, and if San Diego State is going to re-discover its offense, it will be here on the fast track at Allegiant Stadium.

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Nevada at San Diego State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Nevada at San Diego State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Nevada Wolfpack (7-2, 4-1 MWC) and San Diego State Aztecs (8-1, 4-1 MWC) battle for supremacy in the MWC West Division in a Saturday night tussle. Kickoff at Dignity Health Sports Park is slated for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Nevada vs. San Diego State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Nevada won at home last week (27-24 over San Jose State), and its only setback the last six games is a 34-32 loss at Fresno State Oct. 23. The Wolfpack has a pass-first attack, and with QB Carson Strong at the helm, it ranks third in the nation on passing yards (376.3 per game) and 129th in rushing yards (74.4). Strong has completed 70.5% of his passes.

The Aztecs are coming off a 17-10 win at Hawaii. Three of their last four games – all wins – have been decided by one score. San Diego State grinds out victories with a bottom-20 offense – and one that leans heavily on the rush and a top-10 defense. SDSU held Hawaii to 260 total yards last week; the Aztecs have held foes under 300 total yards five times this fall.

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Nevada at San Diego State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Nevada +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | San Diego State -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nevada +2.5 (-105) | San Diego State -2.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Nevada at San Diego State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Nevada 24, San Diego State 21

Money line

The Aztecs’ dodgy schedule could be exposed here. And SDSU lost by 10 to Fresno State, another strong MWC passing team.

Nevada won last year’s game, 26-21, and controlled that contest on the stat sheet as well. UN might be unlucky with its drive finishes not matching production on the upper 70 yards of the field. SDSU’s defense swings a bit of luck in the same respect.

BACK THE WOLFPACK (+120).

Against the spread

Nevada has won nine in a row ATS as an underdog. San Diego State has been November-exposed in recent years: the Aztecs are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games in weeks 10-13.

Bettors wanting some cushion in a close game should TAKE NEVADA +2.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Over has gone 3-1-1 in the last five Nevada-San Diego meetings.

The lean here is the Over, but Nevada may well make this a two-score margin (or more?), and the total here could be in play even with a solid Wolfpack performance. PASS.

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San Diego State at Hawaii odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego State Aztecs at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego State Aztecs (7-1, 3-1 Mountain West) and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-5, 1-3) meet Saturday at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the San Diego State vs. Hawaii odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings according to the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

The Aztecs suffered a 30-20 loss at home against Fresno State, the first setback of the season for San Diego State. After opening the season 4-1 ATS, the Aztecs are just 1-2 ATS across the past three outings.

The Rainbow Warriors were thumped 51-31 at Utah State in its fifth trip to the mainland this season, and Hawaii is now just 1-2 SU/0-3 ATS across the past three outings overall. The Warriors have allowed 34 or more points in each of the past three games.

San Diego State at Hawaii odds, spread and lines

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Money line: San Diego State -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Hawaii +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State -7.5 (-102) | Hawaii +7.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

San Diego State at Hawaii odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 31, Hawaii 20

Money line

San Diego State (-300) is looking for the bounce back, and it should be able to get the win in the islands against a mediocre Hawaii (+230) side. But risking three times your return is just a little too expensive.

AVOID.

Against the spread

SAN DIEGO STATE -7.5 (-102) is a good play, even though a seven-and-a-hook bet on the favorite is not my favorite wager. However, the Aztecs have bounced back nicely following losses and non-covers, so they’re the play here. San Diego State is 6-1 ATS in the past seven following a non-cover, and 5-1 ATS in the past six following a straight-up loss.

Hawaii +7.5 (-122), on the other hand, is just 14-31-1 ATS in the previous 46 home games, and 11-23 ATS in the previous 34 against teams with a winning overall mark.

Over/Under

OVER 45.5 (-107) is the play in this one. The Aztecs have had a power outage lately, averaging just 19.7 PPG across the past three outings, but they have posted 29.6 PPG to rank 61st in the nation. Defensively, San Diego State has been strong, so don’t expect end-to-end action. But this one should inch over the finish line late.

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Fresno State at San Diego State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Fresno State Bulldogs at San Diego State Aztecs odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Fresno State Bulldogs (6-2, 3-1 Mountain West) and No. 20 San Diego State Aztecs (7-0, 3-0 MWC) meet Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Fresno State vs. San Diego State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings according to the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

The Bulldogs rolled up a 34-32 win against Nevada Saturday, but they failed to cover a 3.5-point number as the Over hit. Fresno State is just 1-3 ATS across the past four outings despite going 3-1 SU.

The Aztecs scratched out a 20-14 win at Air Force as three-point ‘dogs, improving to 5-1 ATS across the past six games overall. The Under is 3-0 in the past three contests with San Diego State allowing just 11.3 points per game (PPG) in those games.

Fresno State at San Diego State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Fresno State -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | San Diego State -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Fresno State +0.5 (-112) | San Diego State -0.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Fresno State at San Diego State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 26, Fresno State 23

Money line

SAN DIEGO STATE (-108) is the lean at home, as it looks to keep its unbeaten season alive. The Aztecs have the defense to shut down the Fresno State (-112) offense, yielding just 279.4 total yards per game to rank fifth in the country. San Diego State is allowing just 15.7 PPG to rank seventh in the nation. That will be the difference here.

Against the spread

San Diego State -0.5 (-108) is not worth playing. Just bet the money line instead, as it is slightly cheaper and essentially the same bet. AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 44.5 (-108) is the lean despite San Diego State’s sturdy defense and the fact you’ll be betting against some serious trends. The Under is 7-0 in the past seven meetings in this series, including 4-0 in the past four home games for the Aztecs. But Fresno State’s offense has posted 35.6 PPG, and it will be the biggest threat to the Under.

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San Diego State at Air Force odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego State Aztecs at Air Force Falcons odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 21 San Diego State Aztecs (6-0, 2-0 MWC) and Air Force Falcons (6-1, 3-1) meet for a Saturday 7 p.m. ET game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Below, we look at the San Diego State vs. Air Force odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

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San Diego State squeaked by San Jose State, 19-13 in overtime, last Saturday to remain unbeaten this fall. The Aztecs were outgained, 345 yards to 240, and for an undefeated team, SDSU has had its problems moving the chains all season. San Diego State heads into Saturday’s Mountain West crossover tilt ranked 103rd in total offense (348.5 yards per game).

The Falcons have their offense cranked up of late and have won four consecutive games. The nation’s leading rushing attack (336.4 yards per game) has produced 4.9-or-more yards per attempt in five of seven games this season. Air Force has also benefited from a plus-7 in turnover margin.

San Diego State at Air Force odds, spread and lines

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Money line: San Diego State +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Air Force -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State +2.5 (+105) | Air Force -2.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

San Diego State at Air Force odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Air Force 24, San Diego State 20

Money line

San Diego State is out too far over its skis in holding foes to a 26.7% conversion rate on third downs. The Aztecs are up against a Falcons team that can stay on schedule and one that is 12-2 straight-up over its last 14 games at home.

TAKE AIR FORCE (-160).

Against the spread

This is a strength-on-strength, run-versus-run game. These teams both rank as top-25 in rushing offense and rushing defense. But Air Force has an edge with what they do at the line of scrimmage and that includes run-stuff avoidance.

Consider a Falcons (-2.5) play only at -120 or better. Otherwise, PASS — the money line play becomes worth it with a low total looming.

Over/Under

The Over is 6-2 in the last eight San Diego State-Air Force meetings in Fort Collins. And that’s the zag lean here, with both offenses perhaps having more finishing success and getting this total into the mid-40s.

BACK THE OVER 38.5 (-107).

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San Diego State at San Jose State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s San Diego State Aztecs at San Jose State Spartans odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 24 San Diego State Aztecs (5-0, 1-0 MWC) and San Jose State Spartans (3-3, 1-1) meet for a Friday MWC West Division tilt at 10:30 p.m. ET at CEFCU Stadium. Below, we look at the San Diego State vs. San Jose State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

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San Diego State has a couple Pac-12 wins (against Arizona and Utah) under its belt. Now, the Aztecs head on the road for the first time since Sept. 11. SDSU’s defense has been its trademark in the undefeated run of wins. The Aztecs have held three of their last four opponents under 300 total yards. For the season, their 270.4 yards allowed per game rank sixth in the nation.

The Spartans have had all kinds of problems on offense. A program that ranked 36th in total yards a season ago has cranked out just 333.5 yards per game (114th) in 2021. Last time out, SJSU lost at Colorado State 31-14 Oct. 9. The Spartans’ two touchdowns came on one short-field drive and one garbage-time score.

San Diego State at San Jose State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: San Diego State -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | San Jose State +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State -9.5 (-108) | San Jose State +9.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

San Diego State at San Jose State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 23, San Jose State 14

Money line

PASS on the juice-drowned tags here. San Jose State is a bit of a contrarian lean, but on the money line, it’d take a price of +350 or better to make for some decent value.

Against the spread

Peg the Spartans – bad as their offense has been – as being worthy of a look here. SJSU is at -10 in turnover margin, and those miscues and some untimely plays have led to the Spartans losing three straight games by double digits in ATS margin. Against a strong defense and running game, expect some pushback from a San Jose squad that is 2-1 ATS in its last three games against San Diego State, including a 28-17 straight-up win last season.

TAKE SAN JOSE STATE +9.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The Under is 3-0 the last three head-to-head meetings and 6-1 in the last seven tilts. That’s the lean here. Look for the visitors to game control a grinding field-position-and-clock battle.

TAKE THE UNDER 40.5 (-105).

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San Diego State at Arizona odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego State at Arizona odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego State Aztecs (1-0) and Arizona Wildcats (0-1) meet Saturday at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the San Diego State at Arizona odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Aztecs of SDSU erased a 10-0 halftime adjustment last week against New Mexico State, outscoring the Aggies 28-0 in the second half for the win. They didn’t come close to covering the 31.5-point number, and the Under (51) comfortably connected.

The Wildcats of Arizona came up short, 24-16, against BYU at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. They were able to cash as 13.5-point underdogs as the Under (53.5) connected.

San Diego State at Arizona odds, spread and lines

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Money line: San Diego State +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Arizona -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State +1.5 (-110) | Arizona -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

San Diego State at Arizona odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 26, Arizona 20

Money line

SAN DIEGO STATE (+102) is the play straight up. They looked absolutely awful last week in the first half against New Mexico State. However, the offense picked up the pace in the second half and should use that 28-0 run as a springboard into this week.

Arizona (-125) actually outgained BYU 426 to 368 in total yards, but they were sacked four times. The kicking game was also an adventure for the Wildcats missing two field goals.

While the Aztecs didn’t play a full 60 seconds, they looked a lot more complete in the second half.

Against the spread

SAN DIEGO STATE +1.5 (-110) is the play here, although I prefer the money line as a slightly better value. Unless you feel Arizona -1.5 (-110) is going to win by one point, look to the money line instead.

Over/Under

UNDER 46.5 (-108) is the lean in this one and worth a small-unit play.

The Under cashed for both of these teams in Week 1. San Diego State was blanked by New Mexico State of all teams, while Arizona managed just three points in the first 30 minutes.

Defense reigned supreme for both of these teams last week, and we should see another lower-scoring effort.

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New Mexico State at San Diego State odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s New Mexico State at San Diego State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Mexico State Aggies and San Diego State Aztecs meet Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the New Mexico State vs. San Diego State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Aggies (0-1) were worked over by UTEP last weekend in Las Cruces, falling 30-3. NMSU managed just 101 rushing yards, and 89 passing yards, while getting sacked three times and fumbling it away once. On a positive note, they were plus-1 in the turnover department.

The Aztecs, who are more like nomads, are playing games 111 miles north in the greater Los Angeles area while their new Mission Valley stadium is being constructed. Whether this game is in SoCal, or on the moon, they should be able to easily push past the Aggies.

New Mexico State at San Diego State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: New Mexico State +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | San Diego State -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): New Mexico State +31.5 (-120) | San Diego State -31.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

New Mexico State at San Diego State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 41, New Mexico State 6

Money line

No way, no how can you bet San Diego State (-10000), risking $100 for every $1 won. That’s especially so playing in a sterile environment nearly two hours north of its usual home, so fans are likely to be very sparse.

AVOID.

Against the spread

SAN DIEGO STATE -31.5 (-105) is worth a small-unit play. The Aztecs should pounce on a New Mexico State team that was drummed by subpar UTEP. Look for RBs Chance Bell, Greg Bell, Jordan Byrd and Kaegun Williams all to see meaningful touches in the SDSU backfield. TE Daniel Bellinger is also a top red-zone target, and you can expect him to get his.

In addition, San Diego State has a monster defensive front, and the Aztecs limited the opposition to just 17.8 points per game in 2020, tops in the Mountain West. That’s not what the Aggies want to see after being held to just a field goal last weekend.

Over/Under

UNDER 50.5 (-108) is the lean here. New Mexico State looked atrocious last week, giving us a sneak peek at what to expect this weekend. The Aggies will be facing a superior defense than the one they saw in El Paso last weekend.

While San Diego State has a bevy of backs to carry the mail, its pass attack is just mediocre. The Aztecs were good for just 24.6 PPG and 5.1 yards per play last season, so they need improvements before Over bets are considered in their games.

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Syracuse at San Diego State NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 6 San Diego State Aztecs (23-4) are 3-point favorites to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 11 Syracuse Orange (16-9) on Friday

The No. 6 San Diego State Aztecs (23-4) are 3-point favorites to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 11 Syracuse Orange (16-9) on Friday, tipping off at 9:40 PM ET on CBS. Here’s everything you need to know about this 6-11 matchup before filling out your bracket.

In their last game, the Aztecs picked up a 68-57 win over Utah State and covered the 2-point spread they were favored by . The teams hit the under on the 128 point total set by oddsmakers. Matt Mitchell racked up a team-high 14 points in the victory on Saturday.

Buddy Boeheim led the way for the Orange with a team-high 31 points last time out as they fell to Virginia 72-69 but covered the 5.5-point spread. The teams combined to go over the 130 point total set for the matchup.

Syracuse at San Diego State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 9:25 PM ET on March 14, 2021.

Money line: Syracuse +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | San Diego State -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Syracuse +3 (-110) | San Diego State -3 (-110)
Over/Under: 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

San Diego State: Three things to know

Mitchell leads the Aztecs scoring 15.4 points per game. Jordan Schakel paces the squad with a team-high 2.9 made three-pointers per game.
The Aztecs put up just 3.4 more points per game (74.1) than the Orange allow (70.7).
San Diego State is 16-0 overall and 12-0 against the spread when scoring more than 70.7 points.

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Syracuse: Three things to know

Boeheim leads the Orange scoring 17.2 points per game. Boeheim paces the squad with a team-high 2.9 made three-pointers per game.
The Orange put up an average of 75.8 points per game, 15.2 more points than the 60.6 the Aztecs give up.
Syracuse has put together an 11-0 ATS record and a 16-7 overall record in games where it scores more than 60.6 points.

Syracuse at San Diego State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

San Diego State 72, Syracuse 69

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the San Diego State Aztecs as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The line for this game set by MGM and the model’s prediction are essentially the same (within 0.5 points of each other).

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (140.8 points) a little higher than the MGM over/under (138.5 points).

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