Fresno State Bulldogs vs. San Jose State Spartans ATS Prediction 02/12/20

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The Fresno State Bulldogs (8-16, 4-9 MWC) will be at the Provident Credit Union Event Center to go head-to-head against the San Jose State Spartans (7-17, 3-9 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. San Jose State Spartans Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Spartans got blown out by the Nevada Wolf Pack, 95-77, while the Bulldogs lost a tough one against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, 68-67.

Fresno State did a great job of converting from the free throw line (14-19; 73.7 percent) while San Jose State did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (19-22; 86.4 percent). Seneca Knight fueled San Jose State with 34 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Fresno State was lifted by Orlando Robinson, who recorded 24 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Robinson led the Bulldogs to a 79-64 victory. He notched a double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Fresno State’s 0.605 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over San Jose State, who had a mark of 0.491.

It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Spartans (ranked 44th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Bulldogs (317th in possessions per game).

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. San Jose State Spartans Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Jose State, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Fresno State ranks 100th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while San Jose State ranks 271st (39.2).
  • The Spartans rank 178th in steals per game (5.8) while the Bulldogs rank 234th (5.0).
  • San Jose State is 24th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Fresno State is 28th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Bulldogs rank 114th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while the Spartans rank 268th (18.1).
  • San Jose State ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Fresno State ranks 173rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.4 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Fresno State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.