Expect a low-scoring game when the San Jose State Spartans (6-14) and Colorado State Rams (11-8) collide at Moby Arena. Action begins at 9:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
The Rams enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Air Force 83-79 in their last matchup. Antwan Scott was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 9-for-14 shooting. The Spartans, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their ugly 83-64 loss against New Mexico in their last game. Brandon Clarke had a good game for San Jose State, registering 14 points, eight rebounds, and two steals.
Tiel Daniels has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Rams. During that stretch, he has averaged 15.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 1.0 block.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Rams winning the first matchup 85-84. Despite the loss, Princeton Onwas had a standout performance with 24 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one three-pointer.
This one isn’t expected to be close when Colorado State, a big 12-point favorite, takes on San Jose State. The matchup has an estimated Over/Under (O/U) of 158 points. The Rams have gone 11-8 Straight Up (SU) and 6-9 Against The Spread (ATS). The Rams have no trouble scoring as they rank 26th in the nation in offense with 81.8 points per game. The Rams are one of the best in Division I in terms of three-point field goals, making 9.0 shots per game from beyond the arc. Colorado State will look to take advantage of the Spartans and their propensity to foul. San Jose State ranks 312th in the nation in fouls, averaging 21.9 per game.
As for their opponent, the Spartans have 6-14 SU and 10-7 ATS records.
The Rams’ win over San Jose State in their last game bumped their SU record to 5-0 over San Jose State in their most recent meetings. On the other hand, San Jose State holds the advantage ATS with a record of 4-1. Colorado State held the advantage in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers one time in the last five matchups. On the other side of the court, San Jose State never accomplished this feat in that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – ColoSt, ATS Winner – ColoSt, O/U – Over
Notes
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado State’s last 6 games.
Colorado State is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home.
Colorado State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Jose State.
Colorado State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose State.
Colorado State averages 81.8 points per game (ranked 26th). San Jose State, on the other hand, allows 76.0 points per game (ranked 272nd).
San Jose State lost its last game by a 19-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Colorado State is 3-0. San Jose State is 2-4 in blowouts this season.
The San Jose State Spartans average 72.3 possessions per game and 1.018 points per possession. The Colorado State Rams earn fewer possessions with 71.3, but they score more points with 1.147.
The San Jose State Spartans average an effective field goal percentage of 49.8% this season. The Colorado State Rams have a solid 8-5 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 49.8% or greater.
On average, Colorado State attempts 26.0 three pointers and San Jose State attempts 22.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Colorado State Rams are even at 8-8 while the San Jose State Spartans have a losing 3-11 record.
Colorado State ranks 80th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.23. San Jose State is ranked lower at 151st with an A/TO of 1.09.
Colorado State ranks 96th in offensive rebounding. San Jose State ranks 166th in defensive rebounding.
The San Jose State Spartans average 6.2 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Colorado State Rams are an even 5-5 this season.
