The San Jose State Spartans (3-16, 0-7 MWC) look to snap their 10-game losing streak when they clash with the Utah State Aggies (15-5, 5-2 MWC) at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
San Jose State Spartans at Utah State Aggies ATS Prediction
The Spartans are trying to rebound after their 73-71 loss to the Air Force Falcons in their last outing. Air Force’s 8.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over San Jose State, who had a rate of 20.0. The Falcons’ mark was better than their season average of 20.2, while the Spartans’ was above the 15.7 mark opponents have averaged against Air Force this season. Michael Steadman was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
The last time the Aggies took the floor, they barely escaped the New Mexico Lobos, 68-66. Utah State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over New Mexico. The Aggies had a rate of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.538), while the Lobos posted a mark of 0.466. Sam Merrill was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 10-for-23 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Diogo Brito put up 23 points, six assists and five rebounds and the Aggies defeated the Spartans 81-63. The Aggies had a much better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 28.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.226 vs. 0.191).
Utah State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Aggies rank 60th in offensive efficiency, while San Jose State ranks 313th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah State averages 16.8 assists per game, which ranks 20th in the country. San Jose State ranks 230th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Aggies rank 82nd in steals per game (6.9) while the Spartans rank 226th (3.8).
Utah State ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while San Jose State ranks 183rd (1.9).
The Aggies rank 14th in rebounds per game (41.0) while the Spartans rank 127th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
Utah State ranks 176th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3) while San Jose State ranks 280th (28.5).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.8, up from 11.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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