San Diego State vs. Idaho State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 2, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 2, 2023

The San Diego State Aztecs (1-0) are heavily favored, by 34.5 points, versus the FCS Idaho State Bengals on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Snapdragon Stadium. The over/under for the outing is 50.5 points.

San Diego State vs. Idaho State Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
San Diego State -34.5 -110 -110 50.5 -110 -110

Computer Pick

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

San Diego State Idaho State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 21.5 (100) 14.0 (17)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 20.5 (21) 45.0 (85)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 22 (116) 1 (17)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 19 (40) 2 (15)

San Diego State vs. Idaho State Betting Insights (2022)

San Diego State Stats and Trends

  • San Diego State has a record of 1-0-0 against the spread this season.
  • SDSU’s matchups this year have an average point total of 48.5, 2.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

Idaho State Stats and Trends (2022)

  • The average over/under for Idaho State’s outings last year was 50.5, equal to this game’s point total.

San Diego State Players to Watch

  • Jalen Mayden has 164 yards through the air (164.0 per game) and a 63% completion percentage (17-for-27), pitching two touchdown passes and zero interceptions. He also has 24 rushing yards on 10 carries .
  • Jaylon Armstead has eight attempts for a team-high 78 rushing yards (78.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
  • Kenan Christon has run for 45 yards (45.0 per game).
  • Mark Redman has five catches (on zero targets) and leads the team with 62 receiving yards (62.0 per game) while hauling in two touchdowns.
  • Mekhi Shaw has contributed with three receptions (on zero targets) for 48 yards.
  • Baylin Brooks has 19 receiving yards on two receptions (zero targets), averaging 19.0 yards per game.
  • Zyrus Fiaseu has collected a team-leading one sack, while adding three tackles.
  • Over the current campaign, Cody Moon has totaled 11 tackles and leads the team in tackles.
  • Cedarious Barfield has picked off one pass to lead the team while adding three tackles and two passes defended.

Idaho State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

  • Raiden Hunter ran for 79 yards on 26 attempts (39.5 yards per game) a season ago.
  • Last season Hunter Hays ran for 32 yards on 11 carries (16.0 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Last season Xavier Guillory was targeted zero times and collected seven catches for 167 yards with two touchdowns.
  • Jalen Johnson added 69 yards on three catches and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 69.0 receiving yards last year.
  • Cyrus Wallace totaled 68 yards on 10 catches in 2022.
  • Tyler Gonzalez had a strong body of work a year ago, registering one sack, one TFL and seven tackles.
  • Charles Ike totaled seven tackles over the course of his 2022 campaign.
  • Last season Guillory hauled in zero interceptions and added seven tackles.
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