Utah State vs San Jose State Prediction 2025/01/07 College Basketball Picks

The Utah State Aggies are visiting the San Jose State Spartans on Tuesday, January 7th 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 Utah State Aggies vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction. We will examine:

The San Jose State Spartans’ recent form and player performance

The Utah State Aggies’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Jose State Spartans

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Utah State Aggies

Recent betting trends in games played between Utah State Aggies and San Jose State Spartans

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

San Jose State Spartans Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have a 7-9 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place of the Mountain West. San Jose is coming off a 73-79 loss to UNLV. The Spartans are 10-4 against the spread, and 9-4-1 in over/under, while having a 3-4 home record

Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 76.1 points per game, which ranks 168th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73 points per game (234th). The Spartans shoot 46.2% from the field (130th) and 32.6% from beyond the arc (242nd). The Spartans shoot 76.7% from the free-throw line (43rd) and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game (262nd).

Josh Uduje leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 17.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Will McClendon adds 12.8 points and 2.9 rebounds.

Utah State Aggies Preview

The Utah State Aggies have a 14-1 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the Mountain West. Utah State is coming off an 89-83 win over Fresno State. The Aggies are 8-6 against the spread, and 4-8-2 in over/under while having a 3-0 road record.

Offensively, Utah State is averaging 83.3 points per game, which is the 36th-best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 66.7 points per game (70th). The Aggies shoot 48.8% from the field (39th) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (168th). The Aggies shoot 74.6% from the free-throw line (94th) and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game (139th).

Ian Martinez leads Utah State in scoring with an average of 16.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, while Mason Falsley adds 16.8 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds.

Why the San Jose State Spartans will win

• San Jose State has won six of its last seven night games.
• San Jose State has won the first half in each of its last four night games at Provident Credit Union Event Center.

Why the Utah State Aggies will win

• San Jose State has lost each of its last 11 games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Utah State has won 14 of its last 15 games.
• San Jose State has lost the first half in each of its last 12 night games against the Mountain West Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of San Jose State’s last four night games has produced a total of 154+ points.
• Five of Utah State’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Provident Credit Union Event Center have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• San Jose State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
• San Jose State ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
• Utah State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (18.5).
• Utah State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.1).

Utah State Aggies vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction

Utah State is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against San Jose State, but are 3-3 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over/under is 4-4 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Utah State won 90-70 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the total. In this Utah State Aggies vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, Utah State is coming as -10.5 road favorites. Utah State is better both offensively, scoring 7.2 points more than San Jose State, and defensively, allowing 6.3 points less. The Aggies are winning by an average of 16.6 points this season, while the Spartans are winning by an average of 6.3 points. Utah State has been one of the best teams in the nation this season and has been perfect on the road, while San Jose State has lost their last two home games and is just 3-4 at home this season. Take the Utah State Aggies and lay the points on the road.