The San Jose State Spartans (3-18, 0-9 MWC) look to snap their 12-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Boise State Broncos (10-13, 5-5 MWC) at Taco Bell Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Boise State Broncos Free Prediction
In the Spartans’ last outing, they were topped by the San Diego State Aztecs, 67-56. San Diego State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over San Jose State. The Aztecs had a rate of 11.2 (better than their season average of 16.4), while the Spartans posted a mark of 17.9. Craig LeCesne led San Jose State in scoring with 14 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
The Broncos fell to the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels in their last game, 83-72. UNLV’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Boise State. The Runnin’ Rebels had a rate of 0.250 (below their season average of 0.250), while the Broncos posted a mark of 0.164 (below their season average of 0.259). Boise State’s Alex Hobbs finished with 16 points and five rebounds in the contest.
Boise State appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Broncos currently rank 75th in effective field goal percentage (0.538), while San Jose State ranks 334th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.548).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Hobbs put up 18 points, five rebounds and five assists and the Broncos beat the Spartans 87-64. The Broncos had a much better turnover percentage (16.8 vs. 23.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.636 vs. 0.480).
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Notes
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Boise State ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while San Jose State ranks 205th (8.9).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.8, up from 12.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
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