Colorado State vs San Jose State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/31/24

The Colorado State Rams are visiting the San Jose State Spartans on Tuesday, December 31st at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colorado State Rams vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction.

San Jose State Spartans Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have a 7-7 record this season and are coming off a 71-73 loss to Boise State. The Spartans are 9-3 against the spread, and 8-3-1 in over/under, while they have a 3-3 home record. 

Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 78.1 points per game, which ranks 122nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.6 points per game (220th). The Spartans shoot 47.8% from the field (72nd) and 34% from beyond the arc (175th). The Spartans shoot 75.7% from the free-throw line (62nd) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (253rd)

Josh Uduje leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Will McClendon adds 12.5 points and 3 rebounds.

Colorado State Rams Preview

The Colorado State Rams have a 7-6 record this season and are coming off a 68-76 loss to New Mexico. The Rams are 4-9 against the spread and 6-7 in over/under while having a 1-1 road record.

Offensively, Colorado State is averaging 72.9 points per game, which ranks 251st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.5 points per game (163rd). The Rams shoot 45.3% from the field (172nd) and 30.3% from beyond the arc (317th). The Rams shoot 77% from the free throw line (39th) and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game (230th).

Nique Clifford leads Colorado State in scoring this season, with an average of 16.4 points and a team-high 10.4 rebounds, while Jalen Lake adds 13.5 points. 

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

• The home team has won four of San Jose State’s last five games.
• San Jose State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• San Jose State has lost each of its last nine games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Colorado State has won four of its last five day games against the Mountain West Conference.
• San Jose State has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against the Mountain West Conference.

Colorado State Rams vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction

Colorado State is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against San Jose State, but San Jose State is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings and in their most recent meeting last season, Colorado State won 72-62 at home. In this Colorado State Rams vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, Colorado State is coming as a -4.5 road favorites. San Jose State is better offensively, scoring 5.2 points more than Colorado State, but Colorado State is better defensively, allowing 2.1 points less. The Spartans are winning by an average of 5.5 points this season, while the Rams are winning by 2.4 points. San Jose State has superior shooting percentages both from the field and from beyond the arc, and has covered the spread in nine straight games. On the other hand, the Rams are just 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games. Take the San Jose State Spartans and lay the points at home in this one.