The San Jose State Spartans (18-12, 9-8 MWC) battle the Air Force Falcons (14-16, 5-12) Saturday. Tip from Clune Arena is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the San Jose State vs. Air Force odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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San Jose State beat Air Force at home 82-52 Jan. 24, covering as a 4-point favorite. The Over 126 hit.
The Spartans are coming off a 63-46 win over Colorado State, covering as a 2.5-point favorite Feb. 28. They are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6 and 19-10 ATS this season. They are 16-13 O/U as well.
Air force, on the other hand, is 18-12 ATS on the season and 17-13 O/U. The Falcons are coming off a 54-53 loss to UNLV, covering as an 8.5-point road underdog. They are 3-4 ATS over their last 7.
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San Jose State at Air Force odds
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- Moneyline (ML): San Jose State +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Air Force -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): San Jose State +2.5 (-115) | Air Force -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 128.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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San Jose State at Air Force picks and predictions
Prediction
San Jose State 67, Air Force 63
Moneyline
BET SAN JOSE STATE (+110).
Air Force just hasn’t been good enough at home to back here. The Falcons have lost 4 of their last 5 home games and are 2-3 ATS.
Air Force is also just 9-8 ATS in conference play while San Jose State is 1 of 5 programs with an above-.500 ATS record in conference play at 11-6. It has won 4 of its last 6 games and beat UNLV 75-66 on the road as a 6.5-point underdog Feb. 14.
The Spartans also crushed the Falcons on the boards in their first matchup, ending +13 in total rebounds. That size mixed with the Falcons’ struggles at home should highlight this game. Back SAN JOSE STATE (+110).
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Against the spread
PASS.
For the value, I would rather play San Jose State to win outright.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 128.5 (-115).
Air Force shot 4-for-22 from three the last time these teams met, and the Spartans put up 82 points while shooting 5-for-14 from deep. Neither team was on fire, and both teams shot fewer than 15 free throws. Chances are there are a few easier points, and the sides shoot better.
These teams are a combined 21-13 O/U in conference games this season. San Jose State has gone Over in 3 of its last 5 while Air Force has topped the total in 4 of its last 5. Back the OVER 128.5 (-115).
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