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Utah State Favored to Beat San Jose State in Basketball Showdown in the Beehive State

In this upcoming contest, San Jose State will be facing off against Utah State in a basketball game taking place in the Beehive State on Wednesday night. San Jose State recently suffered a defeat at home to Nevada, failing to cover the 7.5-point underdog line. On the other hand, Utah State was narrowly beaten by New Mexico but managed to cover the 4.5-point underdog line. The Aggies have historically dominated the series against the Spartans, holding a 70-20 advantage and winning the last three meetings. Despite this, Utah State only managed to win by a margin of 85-78 in their previous encounter with San Jose State. The betting odds currently favor Utah State as the opening favorite at -16.5, and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Spartans +950 | Aggies -2000
• Spread: Spartans +16.5 (-110) | Aggies -16.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah State will win straight-up is 95%.

San Jose St. vs Utah State Stats

San Jose St. Spartans

San Jose State suffered a defeat to Nevada in their recent game, marking their third consecutive loss. The Spartans currently hold a record of 12-15 overall and are ranked eighth in the Mountain West with a 5-10 record in conference play. Despite initially leading, San Jose State ultimately fell to Nevada due to a poor shooting percentage and turnovers. The team is averaging 73.3 points per game this season and ranks 204th in scoring offense nationally. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.8 points per game, ranking 216th in scoring defense. Leading player Josh Uduje averages 16.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, supported by other key contributors such as Latrell Davis, Will McClendon, and Donovan Yap. Overall, the Spartans are shooting 45% from the field, 35.1% from three-point range, and 74.2% from the free-throw line. They are ranked 208th in offense and 217th in defense, with a power ranking of 301.

Utah State Aggies Analysis

Utah State Aggies suffered a loss to New Mexico, breaking their three-game winning streak. Despite their strong offensive performance, shooting 47.5% from the field and 10 of 26 from three-point range, the Aggies struggled on defense, ultimately losing the game. Mason Falslev led the team with 27 points in the loss. Overall, Utah State ranks 26th in the nation for offense, averaging 81.7 points per game, and 88th for defense, allowing an average of 69.9 points per game. Key players include Ian Martinez, Dexter Akanno, and Mason Falslev. The Aggies are shooting 49.7% from the field as a team and are strong in three-point shooting, averaging 8.8 three-pointers per game. They are below average in free throw shooting, making 69.2% of their attempts. Utah State has a power ranking of 196 and an overall record of 21-4.

San Jose State Faces Tough Challenge Against Utah State's Offensive Dominance

The upcoming matchup between San Jose State and Utah State presents a significant challenge for the Spartans. With three consecutive losses, San Jose State will be facing a formidable opponent in Utah State, who has only four losses in 26 games this season. Notably, Utah State boasts a strong offensive presence, ranking in the top 10 in the nation for field goal percentage. Having won 12 out of 14 home games this season, Utah State's only losses at home were to New Mexico and UC San Diego. On the other hand, San Jose State has struggled on the road with a 2-7 record, including four losses by double digits. Given Utah State's prowess from the perimeter and the Spartans' weaknesses on both ends of the court, it is likely that Utah State will emerge victorious in this matchup.

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