San Diego St Vs San Jose State Basketball Prediction
Introduction
The San Diego State Aztecs will play the San Jose State Spartans in a Mountain West Conference battle on Saturday, January 23 at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. The Aztecs have a record of 9-4 and 3-3 in conference play, while the Spartans are 2-10 and winless in conference play.
The San Diego State Aztecs
San Diego State is one of the top teams in the Mountain West Conference and is currently in fourth place in the conference standings. They are led by senior guard Jordan Schakel, who is averaging 14.9 points per game and shooting 47.2% from the field.
The Aztecs also have one of the best defenses in the conference, allowing just 61.7 points per game. They are particularly strong in defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 28.6% from long range.
San Diego State has had some struggles in conference play, losing games to Utah State, Colorado State, and UNLV. However, they have also had some impressive wins, including a 28-point blowout of the Utah State Aggies.
The San Jose State Spartans
The San Jose State Spartans have not had a good season, winning just two of their first 12 games. They have yet to win a game in conference play and are currently in last place in the Mountain West Conference standings.
The Spartans are led by senior guard Richard Washington, who is averaging 20.6 points per game and shooting 49.1% from the field. However, he has not received much support from the rest of the team, as no other player is averaging more than 8.5 points per game.
San Jose State has struggled on both offense and defense this season, averaging just 64.8 points per game while allowing opponents to score an average of 77.8 points per game.
Prediction
It's no secret that this game is heavily in favor of the San Diego State Aztecs. They are the much better team, both offensively and defensively, and should have no trouble getting past the San Jose State Spartans.
San Diego State has a strong defense that will be able to shut down the San Jose State offense, and they have enough offensive firepower to put up a lot of points against the Spartans' struggling defense.
Look for Jordan Schakel to have a big game for the Aztecs, as he should be able to take advantage of San Jose State's weak defense. The final score should be heavily in favor of San Diego State, somewhere in the range of 85-55.
Conclusion
The San Diego State Aztecs are a solid basketball team and should have no trouble getting past the San Jose State Spartans in this game. They have a strong defense and a balanced offense that should allow them to dominate the struggling Spartans.
While anything can happen in sports, this game should be a comfortable win for the Aztecs. Look for them to improve their conference record and continue to push for a top spot in the Mountain West Conference standings.