Utah State Aggies vs San Jose State Spartans Picks and Predictions January 3rd 2026

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San Jose State Spartans vs Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

Utah State returns home Saturday with one of the strongest résumés in the Mountain West. The Aggies are 11-1 overall and undefeated at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, where tempo and shot efficiency consistently separate them from visitors. You can follow live pricing and market movement on the NCAA basketball odds page.

San Jose State enters at 5-8 and still searching for its first road win. The Spartans have struggled defensively away from home and now face one of the most efficient offenses in the conference.

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Line Movement and Odds

Utah State opened as a heavy favorite and currently sits at −21.5, a number driven by the Aggies’ home dominance and San Jose State’s 0-5 road mark. The moneyline reflects that gap, with Utah State priced deep into favorite territory.

The total is posted at 147.5, factoring Utah State’s scoring average and San Jose State’s perimeter shooting. For similar Mountain West setups and market trends, the college basketball previews page provides useful comparisons.

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Matchup Breakdown

San Jose State’s path starts with Colby Garland. He averages more than 20 points per game and shoots efficiently from the floor. If the Spartans stay competitive, it likely comes from Garland creating offense and the team converting from three at a respectable rate.

Utah State holds clear advantages in depth and efficiency. The Aggies rank top-20 nationally in field goal percentage and move the ball well, averaging more than 18 assists per game. Mason Falslev and MJ Collins Jr. anchor a balanced scoring attack, while Garry Clark provides interior stability. If Utah State controls pace early, separation comes quickly.

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Injuries and Conditions

San Jose State

No major rotation injuries reported.
Full details: San Jose State team page

Utah State

No significant absences entering Saturday.
Full details: Utah State team page

This is an indoor matchup, so conditions will not affect pace or shooting.

Best Bets and Prediction

Utah State’s efficiency and home dominance create a difficult environment for a road team that has struggled all season away from home. San Jose State can score in stretches, but sustaining offense against this defense is unlikely.

Projected Score: Utah State 86, San Jose State 64
Best Bet: Utah State −21.5
Secondary Lean: Under 147.5, given San Jose State’s slower pace and Utah State’s defensive consistency

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