San Diego State vs Houston Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

On Saturday, the San Diego State Aztecs (3-2) face off against the 6th ranked Houston Cougars (4-2) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Players Era Festival Championship Day 3rd Place Game. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Houston comes into this matchup ranked 6th in the latest AP Poll, and on a one-game losing streak but has won three of their last five games. In a thrilling overtime game against Alabama, the Cougars faced a challenging loss with a final score of 85-80. Despite the defeat, L.J. Cryer delivered an impressive performance by scoring 30 points. This season, Cryer stands out as Houston's top scorer, maintaining an average of 13.5 points per game. Close behind him is Emanuel Sharp, who ranks as the team's second-highest scorer with 13 points per game. Joseph Tugler leads the team in rebounds, averaging 5.7 rebounds each game, while Milos Uzan is at the forefront in assists, contributing an average of 5.8 per game. In their recent five games, the Cougars have been offensively strong, achieving an average of 83.4 points per game. As they prepare for their next matchup against San Diego State in Las Vegas, they are eager to initiate a new winning streak. Throughout the season, the Cougars have been scoring an average of 80.3 points per game.

San Diego State enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their first five games of the season. In a game against Oregon where they lost 78-68, BJ Davis was the standout player for the Aztecs, contributing 18 points. Throughout this season, Davis has been the top scorer for San Diego State, maintaining an impressive average of 15.6 points per game. Close behind him, Nick Boyd has been providing significant scoring support, averaging 13.2 points so far. On the rebounding front, Jared Coleman-Jones leads the team with an average of 4.6 rebounds per game. Additionally, Boyd shines in distributing the ball, averaging 2.8 assists per game for the Aztecs. As they prepare for an important showdown against Houston, San Diego State is eager to return to winning form. Overall, the Aztecs have been scoring an average of 73.8 points per game this season.

Houston is gearing up for a crucial matchup in Las Vegas, where they will take on the San Diego State Aztecs. The Aztecs have a strong track record in neutral site games, having secured victories in four out of their five such games last season. In contrast, this season, Houston has struggled in similar settings, winning only one of their three neutral site games. As they prepare to meet San Diego State, Houston is eager to turn this trend around and clinch an essential win. The Cougars are ranked 6th in the latest AP Poll and are looking to avoid the upset. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars win 69-61.