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Game time: December 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

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

Article updated Dec 31, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Mountain West Conference presents a New Year's Eve matchup between Colorado State (7-6, 1-1 MWC) and San Jose State (7-7, 0-2 MWC) at the Provident Credit Union Event

Game outlook

The Mountain West Conference presents a New Year's Eve matchup between Colorado State (7-6, 1-1 MWC) and San Jose State (7-7, 0-2 MWC) at the Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, California. Last year, Colorado State won both meetings by double-digit margins. Colorado State is favored by -3 in the betting lines, with no movement so far. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Colorado State falling to New Mexico and San Jose State narrowly losing to Boise State. Tipoff is set for 5:00 EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rams -167 | Spartans +139

Spread: Rams -3 (-110) | Spartans +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado St. will win straight-up is 63%.

Colorado St. Rams

The Colorado State Rams have begun their league play with a 1-1 record and are preparing to face San Jose State on the road. They secured a win against Nevada as underdogs, but suffered a loss to New Mexico in their home opener. Nique Clifford has been a standout player for the team, leading in points, rebounds, and assists. Other key players include Jalen Lake and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson. Currently ranked 105th in Division I basketball, the Rams have shown strength in defensive efficiency. Offensively, they excel in free throw shooting but struggle with three-pointers. Defensively, they need to work on improving their three-point and field goal percentages. To maximize profits, consider following successful College Basketball Cappers.

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San Jose St. Spartans Analysis

After a tough start to the Mountain West season with two losses, the San Jose State Spartans find themselves at the bottom of the standings alongside Fresno State and Nevada. Led by senior guard Josh Uduje, who is their top scorer and has been on a hot streak lately, the Spartans have shown promise despite their early setbacks. With key contributions from players like Will McLendon and Sadaidriene Hall, the team is focused on improving their offensive and defensive efficiency rankings. Despite being ranked 186th overall by KenPom, the Spartans have shown potential to compete in the conference. As they continue to work on their shooting percentages and rebounding numbers, the Spartans aim to turn their season around and climb up in the standings.

San Jose State Looks to Break Conference Slump with Strong Performance against Colorado State

San Jose State is currently facing a challenging situation in conference play and must deliver a strong performance to avoid falling to the bottom of the standings. Although they have suffered losses in both of their conference games, the team has demonstrated competitiveness by keeping the games close. With their leading scorer, Uduje, in top form and consistently scoring over 21 points in the last five games, the Spartans have a reliable offensive asset. Moreover, Colorado State lacks dominant big men in defense, allowing Uduje to exploit opportunities in the paint and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Additionally, the recent performance of McLendon, a skilled outside shooter with experience from UCLA, adds strength to the Spartans' offensive capabilities. Facing a Colorado State team coming off a home loss to New Mexico, San Jose State is poised to capitalize on their opponent's weaknesses and secure a positive result. Anticipate a closely contested game, with San Jose State expected to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Rams vs Spartans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rams vs Spartans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Colorado St. Rams-167 → -165Moved
  • Moneyline · San Jose St. Spartans+139 → +140Moved
  • Spread · Colorado St. Rams-3 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · San Jose St. Spartans+3 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140.5 (-110) → 140.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under140.5 (-110) → 140.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Colorado St. Rams
21-13 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Jose St. Spartans
9-1-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-31T11:16:39.272Z). 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

  • 2024-03-13San Jose St. Spartans 62 · Colorado St. Rams 72
  • 2024-02-09San Jose St. Spartans 47 · Colorado St. Rams 66
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado St. Rams defeated San Jose St. Spartans 72-50

Colorado St. Rams defeated San Jose St. Spartans 72-50 on December 31, 2024, a 22-point decision in the series. Colorado St. Rams' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 33-15. Against SportsJaw's recorded Colorado St. Rams -3.5 (-110) spread, Colorado St. Rams covered, while the 122 combined points finished under the recorded total of 140.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Colorado St. Rams -3.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 139.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Colorado St. Rams -3.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 139.5 (-110)Loss