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Grizzlies Extend Winning Streak as Spartans Struggle in Showdown

Game time: December 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Provident Credit Union Event Center — San Jose, CA

Article updated Dec 17, 1:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This non-conference showdown at the Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, California focuses in on a Grizzles and Spartans rivalry. This will be the fourth meeting

Game outlook

This non-conference showdown at the Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, California focuses in on a Grizzles and Spartans rivalry. This will be the fourth meeting between Montana and San Jose State with Montana winning the last two. The total reported for the game is 137.0 and with San Jose State being the betting favorite, will they be able to make it 3-in-a-row against Montana?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Grizzlies +115 | Spartans -140

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

Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Jose St. will win straight-up is 58%.

Montana Grizzlies

The Montana Grizzlies have been successful this season with five wins, four of which were against the spread. They have a power ranking of 250 and are ranked in the top 200 in offense and defense, averaging 105.3 points per 100 possessions (180th) and holding opponents to 41.4% shooting (116th). Money Williams was a key contributor in the recent 88-67 victory against Montana Tech, scoring 25 points and adding six assists. The Grizzlies are shooting a high 44.4% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Additionally, they average 36.50 rebounds, 15.50 offensive assists and 10.75 turnovers per game and defensively allow 42.35% field goals, 70.11% free throws, and 31.76% of the three pointers.

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San Jose St. Spartans Analysis

San Jose State has a power rating of 228 and is #190 for offense (scoring an average of 103.6 points per 100 possessions), #107 for defense (allowing an average of 103.4 points per game) and 6-5 (5-5 ATS) overall. They are averaging 46.59% from the field (ranked #98) and 68.55% from the free throw line (rankd #250), as well as 34.54% from three-pointers (ranked #128). San Jose State averages 34.90 rebounds (ranked #254) and 13.10 offensive assists (ranked #149). Defensively, they allow an average of 42.46% (ranked #175) from the field and 67.84% from the free throw line (ranked #87). San Jose State also allows an average of 32.07% from the three-pointers (ranked #168) and averages 34.00 defensive rebounds per game (ranked #34). Finally, they average 11.10 defensive assists (ranked #81) and 12.20 turnovers per game (ranked #230).

Montana Streaks Ahead, San Jose State Struggles to Keep Up

Montana previously defeated San Jose this season, taking 14 more shots in the match and an additional six rebounds. Williams led the Montana team with 21 points, spurring on a three-game winning streak. San Jose State snapped their three-game losing streak but struggled to contain their opponents. They conceded at least 75 points in the three matches, including 80+ in two of those games. Montana achieved 75 points in the other contest and are likely to hit that mark again. It appears that San Jose State will not be able to create sufficient offence to match Montana who are the favourites to win.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Montana Grizzlies+140 → +115Moved
  • Moneyline · San Jose St. Spartans-165 → -135Moved
  • Spread · Montana Grizzlies+3 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · San Jose St. Spartans-3 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.5 (-110) → 136.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.5 (-110) → 136.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Montana Grizzlies
2-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Jose St. Spartans
4-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-17T06:35:23.614Z). 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

  • 2023-12-02San Jose St. Spartans 58 · Montana Grizzlies 75
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Montana Grizzlies defeated San Jose St. Spartans 86-75

Montana Grizzlies defeated San Jose St. Spartans 86-75 on December 17, 2023, a 11-point decision in the series. Montana Grizzlies' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 49-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Montana Grizzlies +2 (-110) spread, Montana Grizzlies covered, while the 161 combined points finished over the recorded total of 136.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodSpread · Montana Grizzlies +2 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Montana Grizzlies +2 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · San Jose St. Spartans -2 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 138 (-110)Win
  • JtgarciaSpread · San Jose St. Spartans -2 (-110)Loss
  • Kentc_Spread · Montana Grizzlies +2 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Spread · Montana Grizzlies -2 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · San Jose St. Spartans -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · San Jose St. Spartans -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 138 (-110)Win