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San Jose State @ Boise State

Current Records: San Jose State 7-14; Boise State 17-5

What to Know

The San Jose State Spartans have quite the challenge ahead of them as they're expected to be blown off the court. The Spartans and the Boise State Broncos will face off in a Mountain West battle at 6 p.m. ET Saturday at ExtraMile Arena. SJSU has been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Boise State and is hoping to record their first win since March 5 of 2016.

SJSU received a tough blow on Thursday as they fell 78-62 to the Utah State Aggies. Guard Trey Smith (14 points) was the top scorer for SJSU.

Meanwhile, Boise State came up short against the Wyoming Cowboys on Thursday, falling 72-65. Forward Abu Kigab put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 26 points in addition to five rebounds.

The Spartans are now 7-14 while the Broncos sit at 17-5. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: SJSU has allowed their opponents to shoot 45.90% from the floor on average, which is the 33rd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Boise State's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank ninth in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 59 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: ExtraMile Arena -- Boise, Idaho
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $32.00

Odds

The Broncos are a big 21.5-point favorite against the Spartans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 21.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -115

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Series History

Boise State have won ten out of their last 11 games against San Jose State.

  • Jan 02, 2021 - Boise State 87 vs. San Jose State 86
  • Dec 31, 2020 - Boise State 106 vs. San Jose State 54
  • Feb 19, 2020 - Boise State 80 vs. San Jose State 62
  • Jan 29, 2020 - Boise State 99 vs. San Jose State 71
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Boise State 105 vs. San Jose State 57
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Boise State 87 vs. San Jose State 64
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Boise State 94 vs. San Jose State 71
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Boise State 85 vs. San Jose State 78
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Boise State 75 vs. San Jose State 65
  • Mar 05, 2016 - San Jose State 68 vs. Boise State 63
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Boise State 94 vs. San Jose State 69