The San Jose State Spartans (1-0) get their home schedule started at Provident Credit Union Event Center against the Portland Pilots (1-1). Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Portland Pilots at San Jose State Spartans ATS Odds
In their last game, the Spartans beat the Hofstra Pride, 79-71, while the Pilots fell to the USC Trojans, 76-65.
San Jose State dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.152 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9. For those same stats, Hofstra was 0.074 and 19.5, respectively. Portland, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.107 vs. 0.098). Craig LeCesne had a solid performance for San Jose State, contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds. Portland received a boost from Isaiah White, who contributed 22 points.
San Jose State could struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Portland ranks 231st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while San Jose State has forced the 10th-fewest turnovers (15.5 percent).
Portland vs. San Jose State Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – San Jose State, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Portland ranks 93rd in blocks per game (3.9) while San Jose State ranks 275th (1.7).
- The Pilots rank 166th in steals allowed per game (6.4) while the Spartans rank 269th (7.8).
- Portland ranks 219th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while San Jose State ranks 316th in three pointers allowed per game (30.0).
- The Spartans rank 98th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Pilots rank 276th (32.5).
- San Jose State averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 135th in the nation. Portland ranks 283rd in assists allowed per game (15.8).
