It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the San Jose State Spartans (3-9) welcome the Fresno State Bulldogs (9-3) to the San Jose State Event Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. San Jose State Spartans ATS Prediction
The Bulldogs will be looking for similar success after dismantling the Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in their last matchup, 91-63. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.344 vs. 0.169) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 19.3). With 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Braxton Huggins was the top scorer from either team.
In the Spartans’ last game, they defeated the Life Pacific Warriors, 89-72. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.4 vs. 3.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.317 vs. 0.265). With 15 points and 13 rebounds, Michael Steadman had a good game for San Jose State.
After the Bulldogs won the sole game against the Spartans last season, 77-57, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bulldogs had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 18.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.159 vs. 0.115).
Deshon Taylor and Huggins have played well over the last five games for Fresno State. Taylor has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Huggins has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
San Jose State might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Fresno State currently ranks 50th in defensive efficiency while the Spartans rank 286th in offensive efficiency.
Fresno State at San Jose State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – San Jose State, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Fresno State ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while San Jose State ranks 239th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
The Bulldogs average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. The Spartans rank 183rd in steals allowed per game (8.5).
Fresno State ranks 38th in assists per game (15.9) while San Jose State ranks 156th (12.9).
The Spartans rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Bulldogs rank 68th (3.1).
San Jose State averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. Fresno State ranks 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 13.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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