San Jose State vs Long Beach State Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

The San Jose State Spartans will meet at the Long Beach State Beach on Wednesday morning in Las Vegas. San Jose State has been mediocre start the year with two wins and five losses overall coming into this matchup following a six point victory against UTEP. Offensively San Jose State has been struggling this season averaging just 68.9 points on 43.7% shooting from the floor but scored 71 points in their most recent victory. Defensively San Jose State has held their own allowing 69.4 points per game and gave up 65 against Utah. For more college action see our College Basketball Picks.

Josh Uduje leads San Jose State this season averages 16.7 points per game. Will McClendon is second on the roster averaging 13.4 points as the only other player on the roster in double digits. Donovan Yap averages 6.9 points and adds a team leading 3 assists. Robert Vaihola averages 6.4 points and leads San Jose State pulling in 5.7 rebounds per game.

The Long Beach State Beach comes into Wednesday with just one win through seven games played riding a long losing streak following a terrible 23-point loss in their last outing. Offensively Long Beach State has been below average this season scoring 63.6 points per game overall but have averaged 54.6 points per game during their last five losses. Defensively Long Beach State has struggled allowing 71.7 points per game and have given up 74.8 points per game in the last five.

Devin Askew leads Long Beach State this season averaging 16.6 points and four assists per game. TJ Wainwright chips in 11 points, and Cam Denson averages 7.4 points per game period. Derrick Michael Xzavierro averages 5.1 points in a team-leading 6.6 rebounds. Ramel Lloyd Jr. Is 4th on the team averaging 5.6 points per game.

Both teams have had issues this season, but San Jose State is a better team in this matchup. Look for the Spartans to find a way to take control of this game down the stretch leading to the win. Take San Jose State to do enough to get their second consecutive win against a lackluster Long Beach State team. Final Score Prediction, San Jose State Spartans win and cover 75-63.