San Jose State Spartans vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Western Illinois vs San Jose State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Jose.

Western Illinois vs San Jose State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Leathernecks and Spartans face off at 10:00 ET on MWN. The Spartans are hosting the game at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have San Jose State as the -10 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.

Western Illinois vs. San Jose State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Western Illinois Leathernecks at San Jose State Spartans
  • Where: San Jose at Provident Credit Union Event Center
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds SJST -10, WILL +379 | SJST -513 O/U 134.5

Leathernecks Preview: Are the Leathernecks Ready for a Win at San Jose?

Western Illinois Leathernecks Records

Western Illinois finished last season with a 17-12 overall record, going 14-6 in conference play. At home, they posted a 7-5 record, with an average scoring margin of +1.6 points per game. On the road, they went 10-7, with a -3.5 point average scoring margin.

Against the spread, the Leathernecks were 14-15, including an 11-6 mark in road games. They were 12-3 straight-up when favored, covering in 8 of those 15 games. Their over/under record was 10-18-1, with their games averaging 133.4 points per game.

Leathernecks Offense Breakdown

Western Illinois Leathernecks Offense Stats

Last season, Western Illinois averaged 68.8 points per game, ranking 365th in possessions per game with 61.6. They shot 42% from the field, placing 292nd in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 318th. The Leathernecks made 5.9 three-pointers per game, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, which ranked 233rd.

Inside the arc, Western Illinois shot 47% on two-point attempts, ranking 326th. They made 12.9 free throws per game, ranking 249th. As they prepare for the upcoming season, they'll look to improve their offensive efficiency.

Western Illinois Leathernecks Top Returning Offensive Players

Ryan Myers returns after averaging 13.3 points, 2.1 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game last season. Sean Smith also returns, having averaged 5.2 points, 1.5 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game.

Leathernecks Team Defense

Western Illinois was one of the top defensive teams in the nation last season, allowing just 65.7 points per game, which ranked 26th in the country. They also held opponents to 27.3% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 44th in three-point defense. Additionally, they were disciplined in defending without fouling, allowing only 13.4 free throws per game, which was 20th in the nation.

In terms of steals, the Leathernecks averaged 5.2 per game, ranking 326th, but they were much more effective in blocking shots, averaging 5.6 per game, which was 9th in the country.

Spartans Preview: Will the San Jose State Defense Show Up at Home?

San Jose State Spartans Records

San Jose State finished last season with a 7-23 overall record, including a 2-17 mark in Mountain West play. At home, the Spartans went 5-10 with an average scoring margin of -5.5 points per game. On the road, they were 2-13, losing by an average of 10.4 points per game.

Against the spread, San Jose State was 10-20, with a 4-5 record straight-up when favored. As underdogs, they went 3-18. The Spartans had a 19-11 over/under record, with their games averaging 144 points compared to an average O/U line of 139.7 points.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

San Jose State Spartans Offense Stats

San Jose State averaged 69.6 points per game last season, ranking 79th in possessions per game with 64.1. The Spartans shot 44% from the field, placing 198th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 154th. They were 145th in two-point percentage, making 52% of their attempts.

From beyond the arc, San Jose State made 8.3 three-pointers per game, ranking 91st, and attempted 24.3 per game, ranking 82nd. They shot 34% from three-point range, placing 217th. The Spartans struggled at the free-throw line, making just 9.3 per game, ranking 361st.

San Jose State Spartans Top Returning Offensive Players

Josh Uduje: G
  • Games: 33 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 8.5 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 0.9 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 2.7 (Last Year)
Donavan Yap: G
  • Games: 26 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 9 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.8 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 1.8 (Last Year)

Spartans Team Defense

San Jose State allowed 75.1 points per game last season, ranking 253rd in the country. Opponents shot 36.8% from three-point range against them, placing the Spartans 435th in that category. They also gave up 19.6 free throws per game, ranking 225th nationally.

In terms of creating turnovers, San Jose State averaged 5.2 steals per game, ranking 331st in the nation. They also averaged 3.3 blocked shots per game, placing them 185th among Division I teams.

Leathernecks vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Leathernecks have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
  • Across their last three home contests, San Jose State has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 58 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Leathernecks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
  • As the betting favorite, the Spartans have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. San Jose State posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.

Western Illinois vs San Jose State Prediction & Free Pick

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