The San Jose State Spartans (3-7) and the Stanford Cardinal (8-1) face off at Provident Credit Union Event Center. The Spartans look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Stanford Cardinal at San Jose State Spartans Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Spartans lost a close one to the San Diego State Aztecs, 59-57, while the Cardinal easily got past the UNCW Seahawks, 72-54.
Stanford dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.148 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 18.5). For those same stats, UNCW was 0.000 and 21.2, respectively. San Jose State, meanwhile, held San Diego State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.357 (below their season average of 0.545). San Jose State was led by Ralph Agee, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Oscar da Silva had a good outing for Stanford, recording 26 points and five rebounds.
The Cardinal won the sole game between these two teams last year, 78-73. Stanford’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over San Jose State, who had a mark of 0.491.
San Jose State might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Dating back to last season, Stanford ranks seventh in defensive efficiency while the Spartans rank 335th in offensive efficiency.
Stanford Cardinal vs. San Jose State Spartans Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Stanford ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while San Jose State ranks 237th (17.4).
- The Spartans rank 121st in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Cardinal rank 228th (20.6).
- San Jose State allows the 28th-fewest blocks per game (2.8) while Stanford ranks 54th (3.1).
- The Cardinal rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Spartans rank 227th (37.2).
- Stanford averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. San Jose State ranks 205th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
