The Colorado State Rams (13-16, 5-11 Mountain West) take on the streaking San Jose State Spartans (17-12, 8-8) in Silicon Valley Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colorado State vs. San Jose odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
San Jose defeated Colorado State 78-70 as 9-point road underdogs on Dec. 31 as the 133.5 Over hit.
Both teams are coming off wins. Colorado State beat Wyoming 84-71 on Friday, covering as 7.5-point home favorites. San Jose State won 74-68 over Boise State on Saturday as 2.5-point home favorites.
Neither team has much to play for other than pride. Neither is likely to make the Big Dance so both are looking to finish the season strong and head into next season with some momentum.
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Colorado State at San Jose State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:06 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Colorado State +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | San Jose State -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colorado State +2.5 (-110) | San Jose State -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Ball State at Akron picks and predictions
Prediction
San Jose State 72, Colorado State 70
Moneyline
SAN JOSE STATE -150.
While this number is a bit high, it is not out of the range to wager on. Neither team is very good and taking either of them ATS is a risky proposition. Although it will cost a little bit, I would still rather take the Spartans -150. I would also feel comfortable using this as part of a larger parlay.
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Against the spread
PASS.
With the moneyline being so short, I would rather take the lesser risk and bet on the Spartans ML and not worry about the spread. Both teams have been up and down this season and both come in having won its last outing. This one is too close to call at 2.5 points. Just take the moneyline.
Over/Under
OVER 137.5 (-110).
The Rams have gone Over the total in 4 of their last 5 road games against a team with a home win percentage above .600 while the Spartans have gone Over the total in 5 of 6 home games.
While neither team is playing for much, this will make this a fight as both teams will look to finish their season with a winning streak. This will be a close game until the end and there will be a number of fouls down the stretch to get this game to the Over 137.5. I will take the chance on the Over hitting.
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