San Jose State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 11/13/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Location: Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI

TV: BTN

The Michigan State Spartans (2-0) will try to defeat the San Jose State Spartans (0-2) at Breslin Center on Thursday.

The San Jose State Spartans played UC Santa Barbara and took a loss by a score of 85-74 in their last contest. When talking about fouls, the Spartans ended up with 19 and UC Santa Barbara recorded 20 fouls. They converted 11 out of their 22 shots from beyond the arc. UC Santa Barbara finished the contest at 73.7% from the charity stripe by burying 14 of 19 tries. Moreover, UC Santa Barbara had 21 rebounds (7 offensive, 14 defensive), but didn't have a block. UC Santa Barbara totaled 19 dimes and had 6 steals in this contest. In the matter of defending, San Jose State allowed the other team to shoot 57.7% from the floor on 30 out of 52 shooting. They also distributed 6 dimes for the contest while creating 11 turnovers and getting 6 steals. With respect to pulling down rebounds, they earned 24 with 10 of them being on the offensive end. At the free throw line, the Spartans buried 17 of their 21 attempts for a percentage of 81.0%. San Jose State wrapped up the contest having earned a 52.0% FG percentage (26 of 50) and converted 5 out of their 17 shots from beyond the perimeter.

Colby Garland is one player who was a factor in the game. He racked up 30 points on 11 of 13 shooting. He was on the court for 34 mins and snagged 3 rebounds. He finished 84.6% from the field and distributed 4 assists.

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San Jose State heads into this one with a win-loss mark of 0-2 on the year. They turn it over 12.5 times per game and as a team they commit 19.0 fouls per contest. As a unit, San Jose State is pulling down 30.5 boards per game and has totaled 14 assists for the season, which is 348th in the country in terms of passing the rock. The Spartans are shooting 29.7% on shots from beyond the arc (11 of 37) and 66.7% from the charity stripe. They have an average of 74.5 points per game (258th in college) while hitting 48.7% from the floor.

On the defensive end, the Spartans are forcing their opponents into 11.0 turnovers per game while drawing 19.5 personal fouls. They surrender 44.7% on shots from downtown while they are 304th in college hoops in PPG allowed (84.5). The Spartans defense is giving up a FG percentage of 53.5% (61 of 114) and they concede 32.0 boards per contest as a squad. They are currently ranked 305th in D-1 in giving up assists to their opponents with 37 surrendered for the season.

When they last stepped on the court, the Michigan State Spartans went home victorious with a score of 69-66 when they played Arkansas. The Spartans were able to pull down 23 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive boards for a total of 39 in the matchup. They also gave up possession of the ball 14 times, while earning 7 steals for this contest. Arkansas committed 21 personal fouls in this contest which took the Spartans to the charity stripe for a total of 26 shots. They were able to knock down 18 of the free throws for a percentage of 69.2%. Concerning shooting from downtown, Michigan State made 1 out of 14 attempts (7.1%). Overall, the Spartans finished the game shooting 25 for 61 from the field which gave them a percentage of 41.0%. The Spartans allowed Arkansas to convert 22 of their 56 tries from the field which had them at 39.3% in this contest. They shot 25.0% from 3-point land by going 7 of 28 and ended up shooting 15 of 23 at the free throw line (65.2%). Regarding rebounds, Michigan State permitted Arkansas to grab 31 in all (11 offensive).

Cameron Ward ended up being a factor for the Spartans in the game. He made 8 out of 13 for the contest for a field goal percentage of 61.5%, and tallied 10 rebounds. He earned 18 points in his 23 mins of playing time, but wasn't able to tally an assist.

Michigan State has a record of 2-0 for the campaign. As an offensive unit, the Spartans are shooting 41.3% from the field, which has them ranked 291st in the country. Michigan State has totaled 149 points for the campaign (74.5 per game) and they grab 46.0 boards per contest. They are dishing out assists 18.0 times per game (104th in D-1) and they are turning it over 12.0 times per contest. The Spartans have committed 14.0 fouls every game and they hit 66.7% from the charity stripe.

The Michigan State defense surrenders 31.6% on 3-point attempts (18 of 57) and their opposition knocks down 65.5% of their shots from the free throw line. They have relinquished 15.0 dimes and 29.0 rebounds every game, which is 266th and 52nd in those defensive categories. The Spartans are ranked 130th in college hoops in points allowed per contest with 67.5. They are forcing their opponents into 13.5 TO's per game and have let teams shoot 43.4% from the floor (223rd in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take San Jose State

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