Halftime Report
Utah State is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead San Jose State 53-37.
Utah State entered the game having won three straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it four, or will San Jose State step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.
Who’s Playing
Utah State Aggies @ San Jose State Spartans
Current Records: Utah State 24-5, San Jose State 9-21
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center — San Jose, California
- TV: CBS Sports Network
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- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $12.00
What to Know
Utah State is 9-1 against San Jose State since January of 2019, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. Both teams will face off in a Mountain West battle at 9:30 p.m. ET at Provident Credit Union Event Center. San Jose State is crawling into this contest hobbled by five consecutive losses, while Utah State will bounce in with three consecutive wins.
Last Friday, the Aggies beat the Falcons 72-60.
Utah State got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ian Martinez out in front who scored 21 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Martinez didn’t help Utah State’s cause all that much against Fresno State last Tuesday but the same can’t be said for this game. Mason Falslev was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Meanwhile, the Spartans ended up a good deal behind the Rebels on Saturday and lost 68-50.
The losing side was boosted by Alvaro Cardenas, who scored 17 points. He didn’t help San Jose State’s cause all that much against San Diego State last Tuesday but the same can’t be said for this matchup.
The Aggies’ victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-5. As for the Spartans, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-21 record this season.
Wednesday’s game is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Utah State have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.6 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for San Jose State, though, as they’ve been averaging only 30.9 rebounds per game. Given Utah State’s sizable advantage in that area, San Jose State will need to find a way to close that gap.
Everything went Utah State’s way against San Jose State when the teams last played back in January as Utah State made off with a 82-61 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Utah State since the squad won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Utah State is a big 10.5-point favorite against San Jose State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 145.5 points.
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Series History
Utah State has won 9 out of their last 10 games against San Jose State.
- Jan 30, 2024 – Utah State 82 vs. San Jose State 61
- Feb 11, 2023 – San Jose State 69 vs. Utah State 64
- Jan 21, 2023 – Utah State 75 vs. San Jose State 74
- Mar 04, 2022 – Utah State 75 vs. San Jose State 52
- Feb 03, 2022 – Utah State 78 vs. San Jose State 62
- Dec 23, 2020 – Utah State 85 vs. San Jose State 52
- Dec 21, 2020 – Utah State 107 vs. San Jose State 62
- Feb 25, 2020 – Utah State 94 vs. San Jose State 56
- Dec 04, 2019 – Utah State 71 vs. San Jose State 59
- Jan 30, 2019 – Utah State 103 vs. San Jose State 73
