The San Jose State Spartans (3-12, 0-3 MWC) will try to snap their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Utah State Aggies (12-5, 2-2 MWC) at San Jose State Event Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Utah State Aggies vs. San Jose State Spartans Free Prediction
The Aggies come in on a high note after topping the Wyoming Cowboys in their last outing, 71-55. The Aggies held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.1 (below their season average of 18.7) and had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 17.3). Utah State rallied around Sam Merrill, who was the team’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
In the Spartans’ last matchup, they got blown out by the Boise State Broncos, 87-64. Boise State’s 16.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over San Jose State, who had a rate of 23.3. The Broncos’ mark was better than their season average of 17.2, while the Spartans’ was above the 15.5 mark opponents have averaged against Boise State this season. San Jose State’s Oumar Barry had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Spartans won 64-62. The Spartans had a much better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.063) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 30.6).
The ineffective offense of San Jose State (316th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 96.0) will clash against the stingy defense of Utah State (14th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 91.2). The Aggies figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Aggies rank 50th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280), while the Spartans rank 25th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.174).
Utah State vs. San Jose State Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah State ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while San Jose State ranks 181st (14.9).
The Aggies rank 37th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Spartans rank 166th (2.1).
Utah State ranks 150th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1) while San Jose State ranks 254th (27.5).
The Aggies rank 11th in rebounds per game (41.8) while the Spartans rank 105th (36.7).
Utah State ranks 97th in steals per game (6.8) while San Jose State ranks 185th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
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The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 13.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 59.0 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
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