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Jalen Mayden will lead the San Diego State Aztecs (2-0) into their game against the UCLA Bruins (1-0) at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET.
The Bruins are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -13) against the Aztecs. The over/under for this game is 48.5 points.
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Game Info for UCLA vs. San Diego State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: San Diego, California
- Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | -13 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 | -560 | +411 |
UCLA Pick Insights
- UCLA has not covered the spread in a game yet this season (0-1-0).
- UCLA is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 13 points or more this season.
UCLA Stats & Insights
- UCLA put up 39.2 points per game last season, 18.7 more than San Diego State surrendered per matchup (20.5).
- UCLA was 6-6 against the spread and 9-3 overall in games when it recorded more than 20.5 points last year.
- UCLA racked up 180.8 more yards per game (503.5) than San Diego State gave up per matchup (322.7) last year.
- When UCLA totaled more than 322.7 yards last season, the team was 6-6 against the spread and 9-3 overall.
- Last year UCLA averaged 238.3 yards per game on the ground, 124.5 more than San Diego State allowed per contest (113.8).
- Last year UCLA had a 6-6 ATS record and a 9-3 overall record in games the team ran for over 113.8 yards.
- Last year UCLA turned the ball over 20 times, while San Diego State forced 20.
UCLA’s Best Players
- Last year Dorian Thompson-Robinson had 3,154 passing yards — including a 69.6% completion percentage — with 27 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (242.6 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 118 carries for 647 yards and 12 TDs.
- Zach Charbonnet churned out 1,359 rushing yards (104.5 per game) and 14 touchdowns last year. In the receiving game, he made 37 catches for 321 yards.
- Jake Bobo hauled in 57 catches for 817 yards (62.8 per game) while being targeted 85 times. He also scored seven touchdowns.
- Kazmeir Allen also impressed receiving last year. He collected 49 receptions for 403 yards and two touchdowns. He was targeted 61 times.
- Kam Brown’s stat line last year: 362 receiving yards, 24 catches, three touchdowns, on 35 targets.
- Laiatu Latu’s hard work last season produced a stat line of 10.5 sacks, seven TFL and 34 tackles.
- Darius Muasau went to work last year, collecting 70 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two interceptions.
- Last season Jaylin Davies had a huge stat line of three interceptions, 28 tackles and three passes defended.
San Diego State Betting Insights
- San Diego State is 1-0-0 against the spread this season.
- San Diego State has not gone over a point total in one games with a set over/under.
San Diego State Pick Insights
- Last season San Diego State scored 7.5 fewer points per game (21.5) than UCLA surrendered (29).
- When San Diego State recorded more than 29 points last year, it was 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall.
- San Diego State averaged 324.8 yards per game last year, 78.7 fewer yards than the 403.5 UCLA gave up per matchup.
- In games that San Diego State churned out more than 403.5 yards last season, the team was 3-2 against the spread and 4-1 overall.
- Last year San Diego State rushed for 13.3 more yards per game (143.2) than UCLA allowed per contest (129.9).
- When San Diego State rushed for over 129.9 yards last year it had a 5-2 ATS record and a 5-2 overall record.
- Last year San Diego State turned the ball over 24 times, six more than UCLA’s takeaways (18).
San Diego State’s Best Players
- Mayden averaged 156.2 yards passing per contest and threw for 12 touchdowns last season. In addition, he tacked on 17.8 yards on the ground per game with three rushing touchdowns.
- Jordan Byrd tallied 390 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground during last year’s campaign.
- Jaylon Armstead ran for two touchdowns on 313 yards a year ago.
- Tyrell Shavers averaged 49.5 yards on 2.9 receptions per game and compiled three receiving touchdowns in 2022.
- Jesse Matthews caught 45 passes last season on his way to 508 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
- Mekhi Shaw caught 29 passes on his way to 349 receiving yards and three touchdowns a season ago.
- Jonah Tavai proved to be a strong defender last year, recording 10.5 sacks, 11 TFL and 51 tackles.
- Michael Shawcroft put together an excellent stat line last year, accruing 77 tackles, nine TFL, and 6.5 sacks.
- Dezjhon Malone racked up three interceptions in addition to 29 tackles and five passes defended a year ago.
