The California Golden Bears (4-6) take on the San Jose State Spartans (3-7) at Haas Pavilion. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
San Jose State Spartans at California Golden Bears ATS Prediction
The Spartans will be hoping for a similar result after topping the Life Pacific Warriors in their last matchup, 89-72. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.4 vs. 3.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.317 vs. 0.265). San Jose State rallied around Michael Steadman, who put up 15 points and 13 rebounds.
In the Golden Bears’ last outing, they lost to the Yale Bulldogs, 76-59. Yale launched 21 three pointers, making nine of them (42.9 percent), while California was just 2-10 (20.0 percent). With 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Paris Austin was the top scorer from either team.
A focal point for the California offense is getting to the free throw line. The Golden Bears rank 25th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.293), but San Jose State is among the best in the country at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 54th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.188). Moreover, the Spartans, who rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), will attempt to take advantage of the Golden Bears, who rank 295th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.0 percent).
San Jose State Spartans vs. California Golden Bears ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – California, ATS Winner – San Jose State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Jose State ranks 56th in rebounds per game (38.7) while California ranks 243rd (27.2).
The Golden Bears rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Spartans rank 156th (7.9).
California ranks 130th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7) while San Jose State ranks 227th (26.2).
The Spartans rank 131st in assists per game (13.5) while the Golden Bears rank 173rd in assists allowed per game (14.9).
San Jose State ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while California ranks 40th (2.6).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 3.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
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