San Jose State vs Arizona NCAA Basketball Tips 11/14/2019

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Arizona Wildcats

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019

Location: McKale Center in Tucson, AZ

TV: PACN

Odds/Point Spread: Arizona -30

Total/Over-Under: 144.5

The San Jose State Spartans travel to McKale Center to play the Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona as 30 point favorites.

San Jose State comes into this game with an overall record of 1-1. They currently have a point differential of -3.5 as they are averaging 68 points per game while giving up 71.5 per contest. Arizona has an overall mark of 2-0. They are averaging 90.5 points per contest and giving up 60.5, which is a point differential of 30.

Valuable San Jose State Spartans Betting Trends

The San Jose State Spartans are 1-1-0 against the spread

The San Jose State Spartans are 0-2-0 against the over/under

Important Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

The Arizona Wildcats are 2-0-0 against the spread

The Arizona Wildcats are 1-1-0 against the over/under

Key San Jose State Spartans Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Arizona Wildcats Injuries

11/05/19 G Brandon Williams Knee is out for season
11/05/19 G Devonaire Doutrive Suspension is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Craig LeCesne averages 12.5 points per game in 25.5 minutes per contest. He averages 3.0 assists per contest and 6.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 48% for the year while his free throw percentage is 100%. Richard Washington comes into this contest averaging 17.0 points per game while playing 31.5 minutes per night. He pulls down 8.0 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.0 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 75% while his free throw percentage is at 57%.

Player Spotlight

Nico Mannion averages 16.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 29.0 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.5 rebounds per contest and 6.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is 80%. Zeke Nnaji averages 19.5 points per game while playing 27.5 minutes per contest. He grabs 4.5 rebounds per game and has 1.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 75% and his free throw percentage is at 75%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Spartans allow 71.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 225th in Division 1. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 262nd and 253rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.5 rebounds a game which ranks 90th, and they give up 15.5 assists per contest which puts them in 307th place in the NCAA. They force 11.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 53rd in the nation. San Jose State averages 68.0 points per contest this season, which ranks them 253rd in the country. Their average scoring margin is -3.5 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 199th. Behind the arc they shoot 27% which is good for 287th in D-1. They average 39.5 rebounds per game and 14.5 assists per contest, which ranks them 132nd and 151st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 256th with 12.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wildcats surrender 60.5 points per contest, which ranks them 81st in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 39% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 135th and 194th in those defensive statistics. They rank 29th with 8.0 assists allowed per contest, and 45th with 30.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Wildcats are 325th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 20.5 per game. Arizona is 30th in the country with 90.5 points per game this year. They are 9th in the D-1 in shooting at 55%, while their average scoring margin is 30.0. They shoot 41% from 3-point range, which is good for 39th in the nation. They are 257th in the country in rebounding with 34.5 boards per game and 29th in assists per contest with 19.0. The Wildcats are 270th in turnovers per game with 11.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Spartans have an offensive rating of 95.1, which is ranked 248th. They are 204th in college basketball in pace with 71.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 215th. As a unit they are 266th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 49% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 143rd in D-1. San Jose State is 242nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Arizona is 269th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.9 times per 100 possessions. The Wildcats have an offensive rating of 122.3, which is ranked 17th. They are 119th in D-1 in pace with 73.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 62% is 16th. As a unit they are 13th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 64% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 261st in the country.

Who will win tonight's San Jose State/Arizona college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona -30

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