The San Jose State Spartans will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the New Mexico Lobos at The Event Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The San Jose State Spartans were listed as 8.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
New Mexico Lobos vs San Jose State Spartans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Jose State Spartans bring a 3-18 record (8-11-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 11-12 Lobos, who are 11-11 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed San Jose State go 8-12 so far and the New Mexico Lobos go 12-10.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the San Jose State Spartans rated this week at No. 323 and the New Mexico Lobos sitting at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features San Jose State's No. 249-ranked scoring average of 65.86 PPG, against a New Mexico Lobos defense rated No. 206 and allowing 75.43 PPG. The San Jose State Spartans FG% has averaged 43.71% to date this season, more than the New Mexico Lobos shooters have managed so far (43.38% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New Mexico got 25 points from Anthony Mathis but lost anyway, 89-80, to Utah State on Wednesday at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
San Jose State got 21 points from Ryan Welage but lost anyway, 76-67, to UNLV on Wednesday at Thomas & Mack Center.
Next Betting Matchups
New Mexico home to Boise State, Tuesday, February 6th
San Jose State at Colorado State, Saturday, February 10th