UNC Greensboro (2-2) vs San Jose State (1-5)
Game Info: Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:00 pm (Lee’s Family Forum)
Betting Odds: UNC Greensboro -4.5 / San Jose State +4.5 — Over/Under: 133.5
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The UNC-Greensboro Spartans are gearing up to face off against the San Jose State Spartans in a thrilling college basketball matchup at the Lee’s Family Forum. As we analyze this game from a betting perspective, we’ll explore the key factors that could influence the outcome.
UNC-Greensboro Recap
Fresh from a convincing 71-48 victory over Long Beach State, the UNC-Greensboro Spartans aim to build momentum and improve their record to 3-2. This triumph was a testament to their growing strength and resilience.
UNCG Looking For Consistency
Kenyon Giles has emerged as a key player for the Spartans, leading the team with an impressive 15.6 points per game. Donovan Atwell follows closely with 12.6 points per game, while Ronald Polite III contributes 11 points per game, along with a team-high 3.8 assists per game. Jalen Breath and Miles Jones have also been making significant contributions, with 7.2 points and 7 rebounds per game, respectively.
Why the North Carolina-Greensboro Spartans will win
- San Jose State has struggled in night games, losing eight of their last nine encounters.
- North Carolina-Greensboro has an impressive track record against non-conference opponents at neutral venues, winning each of their last four games.
San Jose State Recap
The San Jose State Spartans are coming off a hard-fought 71-65 win over UTEP, and they’re aiming to capitalize on this momentum to improve their record to 2-5. Their upcoming schedule includes matchups against Long Beach State, New Mexico, and Cal Poly.
San Jose State Looking To Build Momentum
Josh Uduje has been a standout player for the Spartans, leading the team with 16.7 points per game and 5 rebounds per game. Will McClendon is the only other Spartan to average double figures in scoring, with 13.4 points per game. Donavan Yap and Robert Vaihola have also been contributing significantly, with 6.9 and 6.4 points per game, respectively.
Why the San Jose State Spartans will win
- San Jose State has a remarkable record on Tuesdays against non-conference opponents, winning seven of their last eight games.
UNC-Greensboro vs. San Jose State Prediction
I’m inclined to side with UNC-Greensboro in this matchup. While San Jose State has the edge at the foul line, I don’t believe it’s enough to justify taking a chance on them. UNC-Greensboro is the more talented team, with a proven track record as one of the stronger mid-majors in the league.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
