Pacific Tigers vs
San Jose St. SpartansPredictions & Preview

San Jose State Spartans Favored to Win Against Pacific Tigers in Outrigger Rainbow Classic in Hawaii on Friday

The Pacific Tigers will be facing the San Jose State Spartans in Hawaii on Friday as part of the Outrigger Rainbow Classic. The game is set to tip-off at 9:30 p.m. ET on November 8 at the SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center. Our NCAAB Predictions provide insight into the upcoming Pacific vs. San Jose State matchup, with San Jose State currently favored to win with a line of -1.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +105 | Spartans -125
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-110) | Spartans -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Jose St. will win straight-up is 56%.

Pacific vs San Jose St. Stats

Pacific Tigers

The Pacific Tigers have undergone significant changes this season with new head coach Dave Smart leading the team. This led to a large turnover in the roster, with ten players leaving the program over the offseason. The team brought in seven incoming transfers, including Lamar Washington from Texas Tech. Despite a challenging 2023 season, the Tigers opened their current season with a strong victory over Jessup University, with Washington setting a program record for assists in a game. In terms of statistics, the Tigers have a strong offense, ranking 80th in scoring and 18th in field goal percentage. Defensively, they rank 129th in points allowed and 53rd in field goal percentage against. Overall, the Tigers have started the season 1-0 and have shown promise in both offense and defense.

San Jose St. Spartans Analysis

The San Jose State Spartans, led by head coach Tim Miles in his fourth season, are looking to bounce back from a recent loss against Western Illinois. Despite a roster shuffle with several transfers, the team is still working on finding their chemistry. In their last game, key players such as Robert Vaihola, Donavan Yap Jr., Will McClendon, and Josh Uduje showed promise. The Spartans aim to improve upon their previous season's record with their infusion of new talent. Currently, the team ranks 302nd overall with notable statistics such as ranking 286th in offense and 78th in defense. Their shooting percentages and rebounding numbers are areas for improvement as they continue to strive for success on the court.

Pacific and San Jose State show uneven performance in season opener, San Jose State may have slight edge in upcoming matchup

After one game, neither Pacific nor San Jose State has displayed significant improvement compared to their previous seasons. Pacific's victory over Jessup was impressive, but it may not accurately reflect their abilities against tougher opponents in the future. San Jose State's loss to Western Illinois, a team with a strong track record under a new head coach, does not necessarily indicate weakness on their part. To make a more accurate prediction, it would be beneficial to see further performances from both teams. Therefore, considering these factors, it may be wiser to choose San Jose State over Pacific in this upcoming match.

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