San Diego State vs. Cal: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 21

Updated Dec. 21, 2024 10:28 a.m. ET

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The No. 23 San Diego State Aztecs (7-2) will look to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the California Golden Bears (7-4) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at SAP Center at San Jose. The contest airs at 10:30 PM ET on ACC Network.

The Aztecs head into their matchup against the Golden Bears as a 4.5-point favorite. The matchup's over/under is set at 147.5.

Keep reading to get all the information ahead of wagering on the San Diego State-Cal clash.

San Diego State vs. Cal How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
How to watch on TV: ACC Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Aztecs vs Golden Bears Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Aztecs	-4.5	-120	-110	147.5	-110	-120	-218	+180

San Diego State vs. Cal Prediction

Pick ATS: San Diego State (-4.5)
Pick OU: Over (147.5)
Prediction: San Diego State 78, Cal 70

Learn more about the San Diego State Aztecs vs. the California Golden Bears game on FOX Sports!

San Diego State vs. Cal Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Aztecs 76, Golden Bears 72.
The Aztecs have a 68.6% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Golden Bears sit with a 35.7% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

San Diego State has compiled a 3-5-0 record against the spread this season.
Cal has compiled a 6-5-0 ATS record so far this year.
San Diego State has covered the spread once when favored by 4.5 points or more this season (in four opportunities).
Cal has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

The Aztecs and their opponent have scored more than 147.5 points combined just once this season.
Golden Bears games have gone over 147.5 points on eight occasions this season.
The Aztecs and Golden Bears combine to average 157.2 points per contest, which is 9.7 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

San Diego State has not lost when playing as the moneyline favorite this season, going 4-0.
Cal has been underdogs in three games this season and won one (33.3%) of those contests.
San Diego State has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -218 or shorter.
Cal has a record of 1-2 when it is set as the underdog by +180 or more by oddsmakers this season.

California Golden Bears

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San Diego State Aztecs

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San Diego State vs. Cal: Recent Results

Aztecs vs Golden Bears Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
11/25/2023	Aztecs	-13.5	142	-1100	+700	76-67 SDST

San Diego State vs. Cal: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	San Diego State	Cal
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	75.7 (191)	81.5 (61)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.7 (39)	76.3 (295)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.3 (242)	10.8 (72)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.7 (112)	8.5 (127)
Assists (Rank)	14.6 (150)	11.2 (332)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.3 (21)	13.1 (297)

San Diego State 2024-25 Key Players

Aztecs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Miles Byrd	8	13.1	4.6	2.4	1.8	1.1	2.1
Nicholas Boyd	9	13	4.8	4.2	0.7	0	1.8
BJ Davis	9	11.1	4.1	1.2	2	0.1	1.3
Magoon Gwath	9	7.4	3.1	0.8	0.1	3.2	0.9
Pharaoh Compton	9	7.3	3.3	0.4	0.9	0.3	0

Cal 2024-25 Key Players

Golden Bears Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Andrej Stojakovic	11	19.9	5.1	1.7	0.4	1.2	1.9
Jovan Blacksher Jr.	8	14.4	2.4	4	1.4	0	2.8
Jeremiah Wilkinson	11	11.6	1.2	1.2	0.5	0.1	1.5
B.J. Omot	4	10.8	3	0	1	0.3	1.5
Joshua Ola-Joseph	11	8.9	4.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	1