UC-Santa Barbara vs San Jose State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a UC Santa Barbara vs San Jose State Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, November 17th, at the Event Center Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Gauchos’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Spartans’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Jose State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving  UC Santa Barbara

-Recent betting trends in games played between San Jose State and UC Santa Barbara

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Gauchos and Spartans.

San Jose State Has Struggled

San Jose State is still looking for their first win against a D1 team. Against teams in D1, San Jose State has three losses. But they were able to pick up a win in the last game. The Spartans faced off against Life Pacific, and they were able to secure a 93-56 victory. At halftime, they were up 41-20 and in the second half, they scored 52 points. Sadraque NgaNga had a strong game putting up 29 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against Hawaii the defense gave up 80 points and they are going to need the defense to be better here. They can’t have a bad defensive game here. San Jose State will play against USC after this one.

Strong Start from UC Santa Barbara

It’s been a strong start from UC Santa Barbara and they have won each of their first three games. In the last game against Fresno State, the defense gave up 86 points, but the offense scored 91 points and that was enough for the victory. In the second half the offense scored 54 points on the way to the win. Deuce Turner had a strong game, putting up 24 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago, the offense scored 94 points, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. The faster the pace the better the chance for UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos will face UTEP and Eastern Washington following this game.

Why UC Santa Barbara Will Beat San Jose State 

• UC Santa Barbara has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents.
• San Jose State has lost nine of its last 10 games at Provident Credit Union Event Center.
• San Jose State has lost the first half in 13 of its last 16 games.

UC Santa Barbara vs San Jose State Prediction

UC Santa Barbara is going to have no issue getting the job onde in this game. UC Santa Barbara in the last game scored 91 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. San Jose State’s defense has been a major issue all season and they are going to really struggle in this game to defend. UC Santa Barbara is going to cruise here. Back UC Santa Barbara against the spread.