UC San Diego Tritons Face San Diego State Aztecs in Highly Anticipated College Basketball Matchup

The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) Tritons are set to face off against the San Diego State University (SDSU) Aztecs in a highly anticipated college basketball game on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The match will take place at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California, with a tip-off time of 10:00 PM EDT.

The San Diego State Aztecs, who finished last season with a 26-11 record and an 11-7 mark in the Mountain West Conference, are looking to continue their momentum despite losing significant scoring production from the previous year. They return key player Reese Waters, who averaged 9.6 points per game, and have added four transfers from the portal, three of whom averaged at least nine points per game last season.

The UC San Diego Tritons, who went 21-12 last year and finished second in the Big West Conference with a 15-5 record, are returning three of their top five scorers from the previous season. The Tritons had a strong finish to their last season, winning six of their last eight regular season games, and are expected to start this season on a positive note.

Historical trends favor the Aztecs, as they have won each of their last 27 night games against non-conference opponents at Viejas Arena. Additionally, UC San Diego has lost each of its last seven Wednesday games. The Aztecs have also won the first half in each of their last 12 home games against the Big West Conference.

The betting line for the game has San Diego State favored by 11.5 points, with an over/under of 144.5 points. Given the historical performance and home court advantage, the prediction leans towards San Diego State covering the spread, although UC San Diego is expected to keep the game competitive for a significant portion.