The San Jose State Spartans (3-19, 0-11 MWC) meet the Colorado State Rams (10-16, 3-10 MWC) will try to put an end to their losing streaks when they clash at Moby Arena. The Spartans are on an 11-game losing streak, while the Rams have lost seven consecutive games. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 10, 2018.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Colorado State Rams Free Preview
The last time the Spartans played, they lost a tough one against the New Mexico Lobos, 71-68. San Jose State’s Jaycee Hillsman recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds in the contest. New Mexico forced the Spartans into a turnover percentage of 29.2 (above their season average of 21.8). San Jose State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 53.8 (above their season average of 29.2).
The Rams are hoping for a better outcome after their 78-73 loss to the Air Force Falcons in their last matchup. Nico Carvacho led Colorado State in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting. Air Force did a great job of making free throws (14-20; 70.0 percent). Colorado State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 12.0).
The aggressive San Jose State offense might be living from the foul line in this contest. The Spartans rank 100th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.259, while Colorado State ranks 223rd in FTA rate allowed (0.247).
Carvacho has taken his game to another level over the last five games for Colorado State, averaging 13.2 rebounds and 10.6 points per game.
These teams have already met once this season. The Rams won 59-52. Colorado State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over San Jose State. The Rams had a rate of 0.241, while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.065. Ryan Welage was a top player in the game with 16 points.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Colorado State Rams Betting Prediction
Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado State, ATS Winner – Colorado State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Rams average 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 150th in the NCAA. The Spartans rank 211th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- San Jose State ranks 178th in assists per game (13.0) while Colorado State ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- San Jose State ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Colorado State ranks 178th (35.5).
- The Rams rank 194th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while the Spartans rank 294th (15.2).
- Colorado State ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while San Jose State ranks 102nd (3.4).
Betting Trends:
- The Rams average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 5.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
