The Colorado State Rams (7-5, 0-1 MWC) will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the San Jose State Spartans (3-9, 0-1 MWC) at San Jose State Event Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
Colorado State Rams at San Jose State Spartans Betting Prediction
The last time the Rams played, they were dismantled by the Boise State Broncos, 93-71. Boise State’s 37.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Colorado State, who had a mark of 25.0. The Broncos’ mark was above their season average of 26.9, while the Rams’ was below their season average of 32.1. Colorado State’s Deion James had a solid outing, recording 12 points.
The Spartans were beaten by the Utah State Aggies in their last matchup, 86-72. Utah State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over San Jose State. The Aggies had a rate of 5.1 (better than their season average of 16.7), while the Spartans posted a mark of 29.2 (above their season average of 21.0). With 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Ryan Welage was San Jose State’s high scorer.
San Jose State could struggle to create turnovers. Colorado State ranks 139th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.5 percent), while San Jose State forces the 35th-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).
After the Rams won both meetings against the Spartans last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last game, Colorado State won 81-72. The Rams had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 20.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.351 vs. 0.241).
Colorado State Rams at San Jose State Spartans Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
San Jose State ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while Colorado State ranks 144th (35.2).
The Rams rank 184th in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Spartans rank 266th (14.8).
Colorado State ranks 124th in steals per game (6.1) while San Jose State ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Rams rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Spartans rank 50th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
