San Jose State Spartans vs Norfolk State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/23

Planning on watching today’s Spartans and Spartans game? Catch the action at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 3:15 ET on ESPN+. The Spartans are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Spartans. The over/under for the game is set at 134.5 points.

SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Jose State Spartans -4.5

This game will be played at Sports and Fitness Center at 3:15 ET on Saturday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Spartans.
  • Not only will Norfolk State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Will San Jose State Come Through as Road Favorites?

Currently, San Jose State has played three games this season and has a record of 1-2. In their one away game, the Spartans are 0-1, while at home they are 1-1. As of now, San Jose State’s record against the spread is 1-2 going into today’s game. Over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, San Jose State has a 6-3 ATS record.

Looking at their over/under performance through three games, San Jose State has an over/under record of 2-1-0, with their games averaging 127.3 points per game on average. The Spartans’ last five games have culminated with an average of 71 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

In their previous game, the Spartans’ offense finished with 71 points, which is right in line with their current average of 75.5 points per contest. Myron Amey Jr. led the scoring for the Spartans, contributing 21 points. Additionally, Tibet Gorener chipped in with 15 points.

At this time, the Spartans’ defense is positioned 65th in the country, permitting 67.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, San Jose State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 30.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 20.6% this season.

Will the Spartans Find a Way to Win at Home?

Norfolk State will be playing their third game of the season against San Jose State and currently have a 1-1 record. In their last three home games, which includes last year, Norfolk State has a 1-2 record. As of today, Norfolk State has a 0-2 record against the spread (ATS). Taking into account their past three games, including last season, the team has a 0-1 ATS record and an average scoring differential of +20.

Looking at their over/under performance through two games, Norfolk State has an over/under record of 1-1-0, with their games averaging 142 points per game on average. The Spartans have an over/under record of 0-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 89 points per game.

Most recently, the Norfolk State offense finished with just 64 points vs. Fordham. For the game, they hit 4/17 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 32.7%. The team’s top scorer is Jamarii Thomas, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15.5, while Jaylani Darden also carries a PPG average of 10 into the game.

At this time, the Spartans’ defense is positioned 42nd in the country, permitting 64.0 points per game. In today’s game vs. San Jose State, the Norfolk State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Norfolk State made 30 free-throws vs. the Spartans.