Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego State Aztecs Prediction, 11/9/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Idaho State Bengals vs San Diego State Aztecs

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Location: Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA

TV: ESPN+

The San Diego State Aztecs (1-0) will compete against the Idaho State Bengals (1-0) at Viejas Arena on Sunday.

The Idaho State Bengals played Park and took home the win by a score of 81-71 in their last contest. Idaho State ended having earned a 44.4% FG percentage (28 of 63) and buried 7 out of their 29 shots from downtown. At the free throw line, the Bengals converted 18 of their 30 attempts for a percentage of 60.0%. In regard to hauling in boards, they compiled a total of 39 with 20 of them being offensive. They also recorded 15 assists for the contest in addition to creating 11 turnovers and having 8 steals. Concerning the defense, Idaho State allowed 50.9% from the field on 28 out of 55 shooting. Park distributed 15 assists and had 6 steals in the matchup. On top of that, Park collected 21 rebounds (4 offensive, 17 defensive), but finished the game with no rejections. Park finished the game shooting 60.0% at the free throw line by converting 3 of their 5 tries. They converted 12 out of their 23 tries from downtown. When discussing fouls, the Bengals ended up with 12 while Park totaled 18 fouls.

Connor Hollenbeck is one guy who played a role for the matchup. He finished shooting 46.2% from the floor and dished out 2 assists. He saw the court for 30 mins and also pulled down 10 rebounds. He left the arena with 18 points on 6 out of 13 shooting.

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Idaho State comes into this contest with a win-loss record of 1-0 for the year. They average 81.0 points per contest (183rd in the country) while connecting on 44.4% from the floor. The Bengals are shooting 24.1% on 3-point shots (7 of 29) and 60.0% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Idaho State is grabbing 42.0 rebounds per game and has 15 dimes on the year, which has them ranked 236th in the nation in terms of passing the rock. They are losing possession via turnover 7.0 times per contest and as a unit they commit 12.0 fouls on a nightly basis.

On defense, the Bengals are forcing their opponents into 12.0 turnovers per game and they draw 18.0 fouls. They rank 206th in the nation in giving up assists with 15 surrendered on the campaign. The Bengals defense is allowing an opponent shooting percentage of 50.9% (28 of 55) and they relinquish 21.0 rebounds per game as a team. They are relinquishing 52.2% on 3-pointers and they are ranked 198th in college hoops in opponents points per game (71.0).

When they last stepped on the court, the San Diego State Aztecs walked away with a victory by a final of 77-45 against Long Beach State. When talking about how they attacked the glass, San Diego State allowed Long Beach State to get 26 in all (7 on the offensive glass). They went 20.8% from three-point range by connecting on 5 out of 24 and ended up going 2 out of 5 from the free throw line (40.0%). The Aztecs permitted Long Beach State to knock down 19 of 59 tries from the field which left them with a shooting percentage of 32.2% in this matchup. When the final whistle was blown, the Aztecs shot 26 for 60 from the field which had them shooting 43.3%. With respect to 3-point attempts, San Diego State made 11 of their 23 tries (47.8%). They were able to knock down 14 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 73.7%. Long Beach State committed 20 fouls in the matchup which got the Aztecs to the free throw line for a total of 19 attempts. They also turned it over 12 times, while recording 11 steals for this contest. The Aztecs pulled down 25 defensive boards and 11 offensive rebounds totaling 36 in the game.

Miles Byrd pitched in for the Aztecs for this contest. He buried 5 out of 10 in the matchup for a field goal percentage of 50.0%, and had 8 rebounds. He tallied 13 points in his 30 minutes of playing time and had 3 dimes for the game.

San Diego State has a win-loss record of 1-0 this year. The Aztecs are responsible for committing 13.0 fouls per contest while shooting 73.7% from the free throw line. They are assisting teammates 16.0 times per contest (170th in college) and they are giving up possession 15.0 times per contest. San Diego State has tallied 77 points so far this season and they pull down 38.0 rebounds per contest. In terms of offensive execution, the Aztecs are hitting on 43.3% from the field, which is ranked 231st in the country.

The Aztecs on defense are ranked 23rd in the nation in PPG allowed with 45.0. They are forcing 21.0 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 32.2% from the field (58th in D-1). The San Diego State defense gives up 20.8% from downtown (5 of 24) and their opponents are converting on 40.0% of their shots from the charity stripe. They concede 14.0 dimes and 35.0 total rebounds per game, which is 248th and 201st in those defensive categories.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take San Diego State

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