Boise State Broncos vs San Jose State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/24

Betting on today’s Broncos and Spartans game? Catch the action at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on FS1. The Broncos come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141 points.

BOISE STATE BRONCOS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +5.5

This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Friday, January 5th.

WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Spartans.
• Not only will San Jose State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Will Boise State Make it Happen on the Road?

In their upcoming game against San Jose State, the Boise State Broncos, who are currently 9-4, will be playing on the road where they have a 1-3 record. At home, they are 7-1. Prior to today’s matchup, Boise State holds a 5-7 ATS record. In their previous five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.

In 13 games, Boise State comes in with an over/under mark of 7-5-0, with their games averaging 141.2 points per game. The Broncos’ last five games have culminated with an average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.

Boise State’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 85 points against Utah Valley. They had an overall field goal percentage of 55.4% and made 18/24 free throws. Max Rice led the scoring for the Broncos, contributing 22 points. Additionally, O’Mar Stanley chipped in with 20 points.

This season, the Boise State defense has been impressive, holding the 56th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.6 points per contest. The Boise State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 63 points and allowed Utah Valley to connect on 5 threes.

Taking a Look at the Spartans Chances at Home

Today marks the 15th game of the season for San Jose State, who currently have a 7-7 overall record. In away games, the Spartans have gone 1-5, while they hold a 4-2 record at home. Heading into today’s game, San Jose State holds a 6-6 record against the spread. In their last ten games, San Jose State has gone 2-3 ATS.

Through 14 games, San Jose State has an over/under record of 9-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 145.3 points per game so far. The Spartans’ have recorded an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 155 points per game.

The Spartans’ offense finished with 73 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.5 points per contest. Myron Amey Jr. is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.9 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Alvaro Cardenas Torre brings a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the San Jose State defense is giving up an average of 71.4 points per contest. In today’s game, the San Jose State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 75 points.