San Jose State vs Colorado State Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks

The San Jose State Spartans are visiting the Colorado State Rams on Tuesday, March 4th at the Moby Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a San Jose State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams Prediction. We will examine:

The Colorado State Rams’ recent form and player performance

The San Jose State Spartans’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado State Rams

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Jose State Spartans

Recent betting trends in games played between the San Jose State Spartans and Colorado State Rams

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the San Jose State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams game

Colorado State Rams Preview

The Colorado State Rams have a 20-9 record this season and are sitting in 2nd place in the Mountain West. Colorado State is coming off a 93-66 win over Utah State. The Rams are 16-13 against the spread, and 16-12-1 in over/under, while having a 13-2 home record. 

Offensively, Colorado State is averaging 74.9 points per game, which ranks 145th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.8 points per game (64th). The Rams shoot 47.3% from the field (53rd) and 35.3% from beyond the arc (106th). The Rams shoot 78.3% from the free throw line, which is the 16th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (173rd).

Nique Clifford leads Colorado State in scoring this season, with an average of 17.9 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 10 and in assists made with 4.3 per game. Jalen Lake adds 11.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. Colorado State will face Boise State following this one.

San Jose State Spartans Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have a 13-17 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Mountain West. San Jose is coming off a 71-77 loss to UNLV. The Spartans are 19-8-1 against the spread, and 18-9-1 in over/under while having a 3-8 road record.

Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 73 points per game, which ranks 210th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74 points per game (244th). The Spartans shoot 44.7% from the field (183rd) and 34.9% from beyond the arc (136th). The Spartans shoot 73.3% from the free-throw line (134th) and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game (264th).

Josh Uduje leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 16.8 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Will McClendon adds 12 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.

Why the Colorado State Rams will win

• Colorado State has won each of its last eight home games.
• San Jose State has lost each of its last eight night games following a home loss.
• Colorado State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against San Jose State.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

• The road team has won four of San Jose State’s last five games.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Colorado State’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last four games between San Jose State and Colorado State has produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
• Four of San Jose State’s last five games at Moby Arena have produced a total of 148+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colorado State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.1%).
• Colorado State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.3%).

San Jose State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams Prediction

Colorado State is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against San Jose State, but San Jose State is 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 8-1 in their last 9 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Colorado State won 72-50 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this San Jose State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, Colorado State is coming as a -15.5 home favorites. Colorado State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been extremely good at home, while San Jose State is terrible on the road. the Rams are coming in excellent form, as they are 7-3 in their last 10 games, and 5-0 against the spread in their last 5. On the other hand, the Spartans are 1-5 in their last 6 games and 1-3 against the spread. Keep it simple, and take the better team, in better form, playing at home. Get the Colorado State Rams and lay the points at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Colorado State Rams -15.5