The San Jose State Spartans (3-11, 0-2 MWC) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they clash with the Boise State Broncos (7-8, 2-0 MWC) at San Jose State Event Center. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Boise State Broncos at San Jose State Spartans ATS Prediction
In the Broncos’ last matchup, they blew out the San Diego State Aztecs, 88-64. The Broncos, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.533, had an extraordinary mark of 0.647 and held the Aztecs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 31.6). With 30 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Derrick Alston was the game’s leading scorer.
The Spartans were blown out by the No. 10 Nevada Wolf Pack in their last contest, 92-53. Nevada’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over San Jose State. The Wolf Pack had a rate of 9.5 (better than their season average of 12.5), while the Spartans posted a mark of 27.6 (above their season average of 20.2). San Jose State’s Michael Steadman contributed eight points and 12 rebounds in the game.
The aggressive San Jose State offense might be living from the charity stripe in this matchup. The Spartans rank 78th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.271, while Boise State ranks 234th in FTA rate allowed (0.245).
After the Broncos won the sole contest against the Spartans last season, 94-71, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Broncos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (20.7 vs. 8.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 22.8).
Boise State Broncos at San Jose State Spartans Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 85th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while San Jose State ranks 244th (27.2).
The Broncos rank 38th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Spartans rank 183rd (14.7).
Boise State ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while San Jose State ranks 179th (9.0).
The Broncos rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while the Spartans rank 80th (33.6).
Boise State is 21st in the country with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while San Jose State is 34th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
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The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (6.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
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