USF Bulls vs San Jose State Spartans Prediction, 12/24/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs San Jose State Spartans

Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, HI

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

The San Jose State Spartans (7-5) will go up against the USF Bulls (6-6) at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in the Hawaii Bowl. USF is 2.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 62.5.

The USF Bulls come into this game with a record of 6-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulls took on the Rice Owls and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 35-28. In the running game, the Bulls gave up 120 yards on 40 tries, which averages out to 3.0 yds per rush surrendered. USF gave up 27 completions on 42 attempts for a total of 430 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.3%. At the end of the game, they ran 72 plays which gave them a total of 429 yards. The USF Bulls ran the football 30 times and accrued 109 yds, which came out to an average of 3.6 yards per tote.

The Bulls have earned 5,009 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, USF has compiled 16 touchdowns through the air and 31 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 17 different times. USF has amassed 250 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 94 infractions for 818 yds. As a team they have an average of 190.6 yards on the ground which is 28th in Division 1. Concerning putting points on the board, the USF Bulls hold an average of 31.4 points per outing.

Concerning yards through the air, the Bulls are conceding 3,344 yds which has them ranked 128th in college football. They are giving up 278.7 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.0%. Overall, they have allowed 436.6 yards/game which has them sitting 119th in the country. They have surrendered 22 touchdowns through the air as well as 23 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per run and 157.9 rushing yards per contest this season. For the year, they have allowed 1,895 yards via the ground game in 12 games. The Bulls sit in 98th in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 29.0 PPG.

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The Spartans come into this game with a record of 7-5 this season. In their last game, the Spartans walked away with a victory by a final of 34-31 against the Stanford Cardinal. San Jose State ran for 2.6 yds per attempt, finishing with 58 yards on 22 carries. The Spartans finished the game with 443 yards while they ran 72 plays (6.2 yds per play). The Spartans passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 65.0%, surrendering 252 yards on 26 for 40 passing. San Jose State allowed 32 rushing attempts for 127 yards (4.0 yards per rush).

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Spartans are 71st in D-1 maintaining an average of 27.5 points per game. The San Jose State Spartans have an average of 407.3 yards/game, which is good for 50th in D-1. The San Jose State offense has compiled 754 yards of penalties on 85 violations, which is 26th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 16 picks while losing 12 fumbles and they have earned 256 first downs. During the season to this point, the Spartans have racked up 3,904 yards via the pass as well as an average of 325.3 throwing yards per game, which has them sitting 5th in D-1. They maintain an average of 82.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 984 yards for the year.

The Spartans are allowing 26.4 PPG, which has them 80th in college football. San Jose State has allowed a total of 1,865 rushing yards (155.4 yards per outing) and 22 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. Overall, they have surrendered 317 total points. They have given up 16 touchdowns through the air as well as 232.7 yards per outing, which has them in 91st in Division 1. The Spartans defense has participated in 910 plays, which ranks 132nd in the nation. Their defense has earned 7 fumbles recovered and 20 picks on the season.

Who will win tonight's Bulls/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulls +2.5

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