UNCG Spartans vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Planning on watching today’s Spartans and Spartans game? Catch the action at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, NV, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on MWN. UNCG comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 133.5 points.
UNCG SPARTANS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCG Spartans -4.5
This game will be played at Lee’s Family Forum at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will San Jose State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is It the Spartans Game to Lose on the Road?
UNCG improved to 4-1 on the season with a dominant 71-48 win over Long Beach State on Monday. The Spartans were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with ease.
UNCG took control early, leading 35-24 at halftime, and continued to stifle Long Beach State in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 36 of their own. The total points for the game were 119, falling short of the 132.5 O/U line.
UNCG’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.7% from the field. They connected on 41.4% of their threes, hitting 12 of 29 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 36.4% (12/33).
Kenyon Giles led the way with 22 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 83.3% from deep (5/6). Donovan Atwell and Devin Askew each added 16 points, with Atwell hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.
The UNCG Spartans put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 34% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the three-point line, the Spartans’ defense was even more stifling, as they allowed just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts for 61%.
Can San Jose State Lock in a Home Win?
San Jose State picked up a 71-65 win over UTEP on Monday, November 25th. The Spartans were +4 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
San Jose State led 36-27 at halftime and scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 136.5.
San Jose State’s offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 51.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They connected on 46.7% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-15 from deep, and hit 80% of their free throws, making 20 of 25.
Will McClendon was a standout, hitting 5-of-8 threes and finishing with 22 points. Josh Uduje led the team with 23 points, while Corey Camper Jr. added 21 points and 5 assists. The Spartans also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists as a team.
Even though the Spartans allowed 65 points, San Jose State’s defense struggled, giving up 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 53% shooting.
From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 46%, hitting 7 threes. San Jose State also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 free throws at an 80% rate.