- Matchup: San Diego State Aztecs vs. San Jose State Spartans
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: Provident Credit Union Event Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The San Diego State Aztecs (7-4) will visit the Provident Credit Union Event Center this Tuesday to face off against the San Jose State Spartans (5-7).
In their latest outing, the San Diego State Aztecs triumphed over Whittier with a commanding score of 121-59. The teams were evenly matched in fouls, each recording 16. The Aztecs sank 9 out of 30 attempts from beyond the arc, while Whittier made 60.0% of their free throws, converting 12 of 20 attempts. Whittier managed 19 rebounds (7 offensive, 12 defensive) but tallied no blocks. They distributed 10 assists and registered 3 steals during the game. The Aztecs limited their opponents to a shooting percentage of 32.2%, allowing 19 of 59 shots. San Diego State also accumulated 26 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and came away with 6 steals. In terms of rebounding, they collected 59 boards, 24 of which were offensive. At the charity stripe, the Aztecs made 14 of 19 shots, achieving a 73.7% success rate. Overall, San Diego State shot 59.5% from the field, making 50 of 84 attempts and hitting 7 out of 17 three-pointers.
Pharaoh Compton was a standout player, contributing significantly with 21 points on 9 of 14 shooting in just 14 minutes, along with 8 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Aztecs come into this game with a 7-4 record. They average 13.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.9 fouls per contest. As a collective unit, San Diego State secures 36.8 rebounds per game and has tallied 187 assists this season, ranking 166th in college basketball. From three-point range, they have a shooting percentage of 38.9% (86 of 221) and hit 75.3% of their free throws. Currently, they score an average of 82.0 points per game (102nd nationally) while shooting at a 47.6% field goal percentage.
Defensively, the Aztecs are known for forcing 15.0 turnovers per game while conceding 16.8 fouls. They limit opponents to a 33.9% success rate on three-pointers and sit at 166th in Division 1 for opponents’ points per game (72.5). San Diego State’s defense allows opponents a field goal percentage of 41.3% (264 of 639) and gives up an average of 33.9 rebounds per contest, ranking 102nd in Division 1 for assists surrendered (151 this year).
In their previous game, the San Jose State Spartans faced a 88-65 defeat against New Mexico. Regarding rebounding, the Spartans permitted New Mexico to grab 26 boards (3 offensive). San Jose State managed to shoot 36.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 30 attempts, and converting 15 out of 18 free throws for an 83.3% accuracy rate. New Mexico easily shot 31 of 54 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 57.4%. The Spartans finished with a field goal percentage of 38.3% by making 23 out of 60 shots and buried 11 out of 27 three-point attempts (40.7%). With 10 free throw opportunities from 16 fouls called on New Mexico, the Spartans also committed 12 turnovers, while making 4 steals. Overall, they secured 20 defensive boards and 8 offensive boards for a total of 28 rebounds in the matchup.
Colby Garland was a key player for the Spartans, shooting 52.9% (9 of 17) while accumulating 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists over 31 minutes of play.
San Jose State stands at 5-7 for the season. Offensively, the Spartans shoot an average of 45.5% from the floor, placing them 190th in college basketball. With a total of 898 points this season, they’re averaging 74.8 per game and securing 33.5 rebounds on average. Assisting teammates 11.5 times per game (339th in college), they commit 12.1 turnovers each game and average 16.9 fouls. Their free-throw percentage is 71.6%.
On the defensive end, the Spartans rank 226th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 75.0. They force an average of 12.7 turnovers a game and allow opponents to shoot 47.0% from the field (315th in college basketball). Their defense permits opponents to shoot 34.9% from three-point range (101 of 289) and allows 73.7% from the free-throw line. They average giving up 15.9 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, ranking 312th and 104th respectively in college hoops.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on San Diego State
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