The San Jose State Spartans will travel to Max Worthington Arena to take on the Montana State Bobcats. The game begins at 10:05 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 20.
The Bobcats were blown out by Nevada 83-62 in their last matchup. Marcus Colbert was the game’s high scorer, recording 22 points. The Spartans, meanwhile, are coming off a 64-61 win against Montana in their last outing. Frank Rogers claimed his first double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Montana State is a five-point favorite against San Jose State and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is 140 points. The Bobcats come into this game 1-2 Straight Up (SU) and 1-1 Against The Spread (ATS). The Bobcats are a high-volume shooting team from the line with 20.0 free throws made per game, one of the highest marks in Division I.
Across the court, the Spartans have a record of 1-1 both ATS and SU.
Montana State and San Jose State meet for what will be their first head-to-head battle of the season. San Jose State won the last game in the matchup, moving its SU record against the Bobcats to 4-3. With a 4-3 record, the Bobcats have the advantage ATS.
Predictions: SU Winner – SJSU, ATS Winner – SJSU, O/U – Over
Notes
Montana State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
Montana State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home.
Montana State lost its last game by a 21-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, San Jose State is 0-1. Montana State is also 0-1 in blowouts this season.
San Jose State has an average field goal percentage of 33.0%. Montana State is a losing 1-2 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
Montana State attempts an average of 22.0 three pointers per game and San Jose State attempts 23.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Montana State Bobcats have a losing 1-2 record, while the San Jose State Spartans are winless at 0-1.
Montana State has forced an average turnover rate of 14.4% this season. In games where its turnover rate is 14.4% or higher, San Jose State is an even 1-1.
