Boise St. Broncos vs
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Boise State Broncos Set to Battle San Jose State Spartans in Mountain West Conference Showdown

This Saturday, the Boise State Broncos will face off against the San Jose State Spartans at Provident Credit Union Event Center. Boise State enters the game with a record of 9-3 and a 1-0 conference record, coming off a win against Air Force. On the other hand, San Jose State is 7-6, with a 0-1 record in conference play, and is on a three-game winning streak. The Broncos will be without Dominic Parolin, while the Spartans will be missing Chole Marial, Cameron Patterson, and Ben Roseborough. Boise State is currently favored to win by 9.5 points. This matchup is sure to be a competitive game between two Mountain West Conference rivals.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Broncos -455 | Spartans +345
• Spread: Broncos -9.5 (-110) | Spartans +9.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boise St. will win straight-up is 82%.

Boise St. vs San Jose St. Stats

Boise St. Broncos

Boise State Broncos basketball team is currently scoring an average of 79.5 points per game and allowing an average of 65.8 points per game. Their shooting percentages are 47.5% overall and 30.0% from 3-point range. On defense, they are holding opponents to 41.7% shooting overall and 30.5% from 3-point territory. Tyson Degenhart leads the team in scoring with an average of 17.6 points per game, while Alvaro Cardenas leads in assists and steals. Boise State has a power ranking of 36 and is ranked 91 in offense and 53 in defense. They are currently 9-3 this season.

San Jose St. Spartans Analysis

The San Jose State Spartans are currently averaging 78.7 points per game on offense and allowing 72.7 points per game on defense, ranking 111th and 217th respectively. In terms of shooting, the Spartans are hitting 47.9% overall and 33.6% from three-point range, while their defense is holding opponents to 44.3% overall and 32.9% from beyond the arc. Josh Uduje leads the team in scoring with 17.6 points per game, followed by Will McLendon with 12.7 points per game. Other key players include Donavan Yap in assists, Robert Vaihola in rebounds, Uduje in steals, and Vaihola in blocks. San Jose State has a power ranking of 88 and a 7-6 overall record. Additionally, they have solid offensive and defensive statistics, including field goal percentages, free throw percentages, rebounding averages, and turnover rates.

Boise State Broncos Showcase Dominance on Offense and Defense

The Boise State Broncos have displayed strong offensive and defensive capabilities this season. They currently average 79.5 points per game, ranking 90th in the nation, with a field goal shooting percentage of 47.5% (75th in the nation). On the defensive end, the team allows just 65.8 points per game and limits opponents to a 30.5% shooting from 3-point territory, placing them 82nd nationally in this category. In contrast, San Jose State scores an average of 78.7 points per game but allows 72.7 points per game. Notably, Boise State has successfully covered the spread in eight of the last 12 games against San Jose State. With a strong front court consisting of four of the top five scorers, Boise State is expected to apply significant pressure on San Jose State's defenders in the paint during their upcoming matchup.

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