San Diego State Vs Fresno State Basketball Prediction
The Mountain West Conference is set to witness an enthralling encounter when San Diego State faces off against Fresno State in a basketball game scheduled for the 28th of January 2022. San Diego State has been in great form this season, winning crucial games to top the conference. On the other hand, Fresno State has struggled for consistency this season but has managed to make a decent start in the conference. In this article, we will be analyzing both teams and providing a prediction for the upcoming game.
San Diego State
The Aztecs have been in exceptional form this season, winning 15 out of their 19 games. They have a perfect record in the conference, winning all six games and currently sit at the top of the standings. Much of their success can be attributed to their formidable defense, which has been the best in the conference this season, allowing just 60.4 points per game.
Offensively, San Diego State has been solid, scoring an average of 73.6 points per game. They have relied heavily on the duo of Matt Bradley and Jordan Schakel, who have been the team's top scorers this season. Bradley has been particularly impressive, averaging 16.9 points per game while shooting 41.7% from beyond the arc.
In their last game against UNLV, San Diego State secured a comfortable 78-51 victory. Bradley led the way with 21 points, while Schakel added 14 points and six rebounds.
Fresno State
The Bulldogs have had a mixed start to the season, winning eight out of their 16 games. In the conference, they have won three out of their six games and currently sit in fifth place in the standings. Fresno State has been solid on the defensive end, allowing 68.9 points per game this season.
Offensively, the Bulldogs have struggled for consistency, scoring an average of 70.3 points per game. They have relied heavily on Orlando Robinson, who has been their top scorer this season, averaging 17.4 points per game. Deon Stroud has also been impressive, averaging 13.8 points per game.
In their last game against New Mexico, Fresno State secured a hard-fought 70-65 victory. Robinson led the way with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Stroud added 15 points.
Prediction
San Diego State heads into this game as the favorites, having won all their conference games this season. Their defense has been exceptional, and they have proved to be a tough team to beat. Fresno State, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and climb up the standings.
However, based on current form and team strengths, San Diego State is likely to come out on top in this game. Their defense should be able to contain Fresno State's offense, while their own offense, led by the talented duo of Bradley and Schakel, should be able to score enough points to secure a victory.
Final Score Prediction: San Diego State 75, Fresno State 65.
