Colorado State Rams vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24
Looking to win big? The Rams and Spartans face off at 5:00 ET on MWN. The Spartans are hosting the game at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. Colorado State come into this Mountain West conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140.5 points.
COLORADO STATE RAMS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +3.5
This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 5:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.
WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will San Jose State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Rams Secure a Win at San Jose?
Colorado State dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 76-68 home loss to New Mexico on Saturday. The Rams, who were -1.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 152.5-point over/under line.
After trailing 41-25 at halftime, Colorado State made a push in the second half, outscoring New Mexico 43-35, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Colorado State put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field and 50% in effective field goal percentage. Their two-point shooting was strong at 56.8% (21/37), but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% (6/23) of their three-point attempts. The Rams were perfect from the free-throw line, going 8/8.
Nique Clifford led the team with 17 points and 7 rebounds, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Mustapha Amzil and Donovan Dent each contributed 14 points, with Dent adding 6 assists. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was efficient, shooting 60% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds, while C.J. Noland hit 71.4% of his shots, finishing with 11 points in 19 minutes.
Colorado State’s defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 60 attempts. They were particularly effective from two-point range, where they hit 21 of 37 shots for 56%.
From beyond the arc, the Rams held their opponent to 26%, as they connected on just 6 of 23 three-point attempts. Colorado State also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made all their shots. The Rams allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Does San Jose State Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
San Jose State dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 73-71 loss to Boise State on Saturday. The Spartans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points for the game ended at 144, just over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.
San Jose State led 35-28 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Despite the loss, they showed they can compete with stronger teams like Boise State.
San Jose State put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-20 from deep, and hit 50% of their two-point shots (17-for-34). At the free-throw line, the Spartans made 76.5%, converting 13 of 17 attempts.
Tyson Degenhart led the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 4-of-9 from three-point range. Josh Uduje added 22 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and 66.7% from beyond the arc. Andrew Meadow contributed 14 points, while Robert Vaihola chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds.
San Jose State’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.
From three-point range, San Jose State’s opponents hit 8 of 20 attempts, good for 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 76%. The Spartans allowed 10 offensive rebounds.