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Game time: January 16, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Save Mart Center — Fresno, CA

Article updated Jan 16, 6:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the San Jose State Spartans will face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs in a Mountain West Conference showdown at the Save Mart Center in

Game outlook

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the San Jose State Spartans will face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs in a Mountain West Conference showdown at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, and the Spartans are aiming for their first win in Fresno since 2009. The Bulldogs have been initially listed as 1.5-point favorites at home, and the over/under total points for the game is set at 137.5. However, the current line now favors Fresno State by 2.5 points.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spartans +123 | Bulldogs -145

Spread: Spartans +2.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Fresno St. will win straight-up is 59%.

San Jose St. Spartans

The San Jose State Spartans have recently won a road game against Air Force, ending a three-game losing streak. Junior guard MJ Amey made a game-winning 3-pointer in the last second of the game, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds. San Jose State made 48.2% of its field goals and had a 12/7 assist-to-turnover ratio. The team is currently ranked 169th in the NCAA NET Rankings and 167th in the KenPom rankings. Offensively, the Spartans score an average of 74.94 points per game, shooting 46.49% from the field and 34.94% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.06 points per game, with opponents shooting 44.58% from the field and 35.08% from three-point range. The Spartans have a record of 8-9 this season and have covered the spread in seven of their nine games.

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Fresno St. Bulldogs Analysis

The Fresno State Bulldogs have had a rough start to their conference play, losing their first three games. They were defeated at home by Nevada and also suffered road losses at San Diego State and Wyoming. In their most recent game against Wyoming, the Bulldogs had a 12-point lead in the second half but ultimately lost the game. Despite shooting well from the field and making several three-pointers, they struggled at the foul line. Isaiah Pope and Donavan Yap were the leading scorers for the Bulldogs in that game. In terms of rankings, Fresno State is currently ranked No. 254 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 219 in the KenPom rankings. They have an offensive rating of 101.9 points per 100 possessions, which ranks 235th in the nation. On defense, they allow 105.9 points per game, ranking 183rd. The Bulldogs make an average of 6.3 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 33.3%. Isaiah Hill is the leading scorer for the team, averaging 12.1 points per game along with 5.4 assists and 3.6 rebounds. On overall rankings, the Bulldogs have a power ranking of 329. Offensively, they rank 300th, scoring an average of 68.69 points per game. Defensively, they rank 192nd, allowing an average of 72 points per game. In their recent matchups against San Jose State, Fresno State went 2-1. When it comes to offense, the Bulldogs have a field goal percentage of 46.90%, ranking 74th in the nation. They also have a free throw percentage of 63.64%, which ranks 348th, and a three-point percentage of 33.33%, ranking 205th. They average 33.81 rebounds per game, ranking 293rd. They also average 12.38 offensive assists and 14.19 turnovers per game, ranking 258th and 322nd respectively. Defensively, Fresno State allows opponents to make 44.66% of their field goals, ranking 265th. They also allow opponents to make 66.53% of their free throws, ranking 22nd. When it comes to defending the three-point line, they allow opponents to make 36.50% of their shots, ranking 330th. They average 33.63 defensive rebounds per game, ranking

San Jose State Spartans' Offensive Prowess Crucial in Anticipated Battle Against Defensive-Resilient Fresno State Bulldogs

Isaiah Hill of the Fresno State Bulldogs showcases a commendable performance, consistently averaging over 10.0 points per game. In contrast, the San Jose State Spartans boast four players who maintain a double-digit scoring average. Despite the Spartans' struggles on the defensive end throughout the season, it is necessary to consider their offensive prowess. Although the Bulldogs have shown resilience on the defensive side in recent weeks, their offensive output has been notably subpar. Anticipating a closely contested battle lasting the full 40 minutes, it is expected that the Spartans' offensive capabilities will prove influential in the closing moments. Historical data reveals that Fresno State holds an impressive record of 7-0 against the spread in their previous seven home games against San Jose State. However, recent trends indicate that the Bulldogs have only managed a 2-5 record against the spread in their last seven games overall, while the Spartans have achieved a favorable 4-1 record against the spread in their previous five matchups.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Jose St. Spartans+104 → +130Moved
  • Moneyline · Fresno St. Bulldogs-127 → -150Moved
  • Spread · San Jose St. Spartans+1.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Fresno St. Bulldogs-1.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 136 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 136 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Jose St. Spartans
5-5-0 ATS · 9-1-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Fresno St. Bulldogs
13-19 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-16T11:21:10.982Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-07San Jose St. Spartans 62 · Fresno St. Bulldogs 70
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Fresno St. Bulldogs defeated San Jose St. Spartans 85-82

Fresno St. Bulldogs defeated San Jose St. Spartans 85-82 on January 16, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Fresno St. Bulldogs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 46-42. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Jose St. Spartans +3 (-110) spread, the spread pushed, while the 167 combined points finished over the recorded total of 136.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MauriceJonesTotal · Over 136.5 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidSpread · Fresno St. Bulldogs -2.5 (-110)Win
  • FlyigglesflySpread · San Jose St. Spartans +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysSpread · San Jose St. Spartans +2.5 (-110)Loss