San Jose State Spartans vs Boise State Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/25
Betting on today’s Spartans and Broncos game? Catch the action at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. The odds for this Mountain West conference game currently have Boise State as the -14.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.
SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Jose State Spartans +14.5
This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, February 7th.
WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Broncos.
- Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like San Jose State at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will San Jose State Come Through as Road Underdogs?
San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games
San Jose State improved to 10-12 on the season with a 94-91 road win over Fresno State on Tuesday. The Spartans entered the game as -3 favorites, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread. The total points of 185 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.
San Jose State led 31-29 at halftime, but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to secure the win.
San Jose State put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.2%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 12-of-13 (92.3%). The Spartans added 18 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.
Latrell Davis and Josh Uduje each scored 30 points, with Davis hitting 6-of-11 threes and shooting 61.1% overall. Uduje added 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Jalen Weaver contributed 23 points and 5 assists, while Zaon Collins had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Despite San Jose State allowing 91 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 33 made baskets on 79 attempts. The Spartans gave up 28 two-point field goals on 64 attempts, resulting in a 43% shooting performance from inside the arc.
From three-point range, San Jose State’s defense allowed 5 made threes on 15 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 for 80%. The Spartans gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Will the Broncos Win at Home?
Boise State Broncos Recent Game/Games
Boise State improved to 15-7 on the season with a 71-62 road win over UNLV on Tuesday, February 4th. The Broncos entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Boise State led 33-29 at halftime and outscored UNLV 38-33 in the second half. The combined points of 133 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.
Boise State’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field and 28% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they hit 75% of their free throws, going 24-for-32 from the line.
Dedan Thomas Jr. led the way with 20 points, despite shooting 38.9% overall and missing his only three-point attempt. Jeremiah Cherry was efficient, hitting 9 of 11 shots for 19 points, while Alvaro Cardenas contributed 13 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 25% from three.
Boise State’s defense was strong in their last game, holding their opponent to just 62 points on 37% shooting. They were especially effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 1 made three-pointer on 16 attempts, a 6% shooting performance.
Inside the arc, Boise State’s opponent shot 48%, making 24 of 50 two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they went 11/17, shooting 64%. Boise State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.