The Spartans will try to cover the spread at The Event Center on Thursday when they get a visit from the New Mexico State Aggies in college basketball action.

Supporters of the Aggies have watched them go 13-5 and 8-5 ATS on the year, while the Spartans are at 6-11 and 5-8 ATS. In totals betting, the Spartans are 8-4-1, while the Aggies have a 9-4 mark.



View New Mexico State vs San Jose State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Aggies listed as 7-point favorites

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 80-rated New Mexico State taking on the No. 215-rated Spartans in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 81-68 win for the Aggies on Thursday.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature San Jose State's No. 163-rated squad against New Mexico State's No. 14-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, San Jose State rates No. 25 in the country with 8.4 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 315 nationally with 4.6 per match.

Defensively, New Mexico State features the nation's No. 188-rated defense on the road, allowing 71.4 points per game. San Jose State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 173 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for New Mexico State, they were an 80-68 Sportsbook as they battled Idaho at home. They covered in the match as a 9-point favorite. Wendell McKines scored 23 points and helped out with 10 rebounds for New Mexico State on Saturday, leading the Aggies to an 80-68 victory over Idaho at Pan American Center.

Last time out for San Jose State, they were an 82-73 loser as they battled Fresno State on the road. They covered in the match as a 9.5-point underdog. Wil Carter scored 20 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 82-73 against Fresno State in college basketball action at Save Mart Center.


New Mexico State Aggies Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Hawaii are 6-4
After playing Idaho are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

San Jose State Spartans Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Louisiana Tech are 2-8
After playing Fresno State are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few Aggies at Spartans trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Mexico State's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
New Mexico State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose State
New Mexico State is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose State's last 6 games when playing at home against New Mexico State
San Jose State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Jose State's last 10 games when playing New Mexico State
San Jose State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Mexico State


Next up:
New Mexico State at Hawaii, Saturday, January 21
San Jose State home to Louisiana Tech, Saturday, January 21