Colorado State Rams vs San Jose State Spartans Matchup

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

Colorado State vs San Jose State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rams versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. Colorado State is favored by -3.5 in this Mountain West conference contest against San Jose State. The game's over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.

Colorado State vs. San Jose State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Colorado State Rams at San Jose State Spartans
Where: San Jose at Provident Credit Union Event Center
Date: Tuesday, December 31st
Betting Odds COLST -3.5, COLST -167 | SJST +138 O/U 140.5

Rams Preview: Does Colorado State Have A Chance at Provident Credit Union Event Center?

Colorado State’s season record dropped to 7-6 after a 76-68 loss to New Mexico on Saturday. The Rams, who were -1.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the O/U line of 152.5.

After trailing 41-25 at halftime, the Rams made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lobos 43-35, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Rams Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Colorado State put up 68 points, shooting 45% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 23 attempts for a 26.1% rate, while their two-point shooting was strong at 56.8% (21/37). The Rams were perfect from the free-throw line, going 8 for 8.

Nique Clifford led the way with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Donovan Dent also dished out 6 assists, adding 14 points. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field, while C.J. Noland was efficient, hitting 5 of 7 shots for 11 points in just 19 minutes.

Rams Team Defense

Colorado State's defense gave up 76 points in their previous game, with the opposition shooting 45% from the field, hitting 27 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 37 shots to fall, a 56% success rate for their opponent.

From three-point range, the Rams held the other team to 26% shooting, as they made just 6 of 23 attempts. Colorado State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted all their shots. The Rams gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans Preview: Can The Spartans Secure a Home Victory?

The Spartans fell to 5-7 on the season after a narrow 73-71 loss to Boise State on Saturday. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, San Jose State kept the game closer than expected and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 144, just over the 142.5 O/U line.

San Jose State led 35-28 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 36. This game highlighted their ongoing issues with closing out games, as they let a halftime lead slip away.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, San Jose State put up 71 points, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 20 from deep, and were 50% on two-point shots, going 17 for 34. At the free-throw line, the Spartans shot 76.5%, making 13 of 17 attempts.

Tyson Degenhart led the way with 26 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% overall and 44.4% from three. Josh Uduje added 22 points on 72.7% shooting, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Andrew Meadow contributed 14 points, shooting 62.5% from the field, while Robert Vaihola chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7%.

Spartans Team Defense

San Jose State's defense gave up 73 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Spartans couldn't contain the two-point shots, with the other team hitting 50% of their attempts, going 17/34.

From beyond the arc, the Spartans allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%. San Jose State gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Rams vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Rams have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
In their last five home games, San Jose State has averaged 77 points per game while allowing 73. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-1.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Spartans have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Rams have an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 against the spread.