San José State vs Utah State Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

David Racey

17 hours ago

Nov 13, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) tries to keep San Jose State Spartans forward Yaphet Moundi (32) away from his shot during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

MATCHUP	San José State Spartans	Utah State Aggies
Team Records	5-8	11-1
Where	Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, Logan, UT
When	Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time	04:00 PM EST
TV	MWN

In this article we will formulate a San Jose State vs Utah State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum in Logan, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Jose State Spartans Betting Preview

The San Jose State Spartans are 5-8 (0-2) this season after they lost to San Diego State by a score of 81-68 in their last game. San Jose State trailed 42-38 at halftime and only scored 30 points in the second half in the loss. The Spartans shot 34% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Colby Garland led SJSU with 30 points and four rebounds, while Melvin Bell Jr added 13 points and one rebound in the loss.

Prior to that game, San Jose State lost to New Mexico by a score of 88-65 and Stanford by a score of 86-82. The Spartans have scored 74.3 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.5 points against per game this season. Colby Garland is averaging 20.4 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Yaphet Moundi is averaging 12.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the Spartans. San Jose State is shooting 44.6% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season.

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 11-1 (2-0) this year after they defeated Fresno State by a score of 72-63 in their last game. Utah State led 35-26 at halftime, but did allow 37 points in the second half in the win. The Aggies shot 47% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. MJ Collins Jr led Utah State with 18 points and three rebounds, while Mason Falslev added 16 points and eight rebounds in the win.

Prior to that game, Utah State defeated Colorado State by a score of 100-58 and Illinois State by a score of 83-78. The Aggies have scored 84.8 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.4 points against per game this season. MJ Collins Jr is averaging 19.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while Mason Falslev is averaging 15.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Aggies. Utah State is shooting 51.7% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

Utah State has won each of its last 15 day games at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
San Jose State has lost five of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
San Jose State has lost the first half in each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

San Jose State has won five of its last six day games against the Mountain West Conference.

Total Points Facts

Each of San Jose State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
Four of Utah State’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum have produced a total of 156+ points.

San Jose State vs Utah State Prediction

Utah State rolls into this contest looking for their fifth straight win and they will be at home for this one. The Aggies are shooting 52% from the field, but their defense has led the way, as they have allowed 63 points or fewer in three of their last four games. San Jose State has lost three in a row and they have allowed 81+ points in four straight games. The Spartans are shooting 45% from the field, but I don’t trust them to score consistently against this Utah State defense. Take the Aggies here.