On December 5, 2023, Long Beach State will face San Jose State in California at 10 p.m. EST. This matchup promises to be competitive as both teams bring distinct strengths to the court.
Current Team Records
- Long Beach State: 2 wins, 8 losses (0-2 Big West)
- San Jose State: 4 wins, 5 losses
Game Overview
San Jose State is coming off a strong performance, defeating the San Diego Toreros 86-69. Adrian Myers led the way, scoring 20 points in the victory. The Spartans have performed well at home, winning three of their four matches there.
Rebounding and Scoring Statistics
San Jose State ranks fifth in the Mountain West Conference for rebounds, averaging 33.6 per game. Additionally, Yaphet Moundi leads the Spartans with 9.1 rebounds per game.
In contrast, Long Beach State struggles on the road. The Beach hold a dismal 0-5 record in away games and have only managed one win against teams with a winning record.
Scoring Averages
- San Jose State: 73.6 points per game
- Long Beach State: Allows 77.1 points per game
- Long Beach State: 7.2 made three-pointers per game
- San Jose State: Allows 8.2 made three-pointers per game
Key Players to Watch
- San Jose State:
- Ben Roseborough: 40.9% shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 10.6 points per game
- Colby Garland: 54.3% shooting, averaging 17.9 points per game
- Long Beach State:
- Gavin Sykes: Averaging 16.2 points per game
- Petar Majstorovic: 13.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game
Betting Odds
The latest odds from BetMGM Sportsbook have San Jose State favored by 7 points, with an over/under set at 140.5. As both teams head into this matchup, fans can expect an exciting night of college basketball.
