Who’s Playing
North Dakota @ San Jose State
Current Records: North Dakota 3-5; San Jose State 3-3
What to Know
The San Jose State Spartans’ homestand continues as they prepare to take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks at 10 p.m. ET Dec. 3 at Provident Credit Union Event Center. The Spartans are out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
SJSU beat the South Dakota Coyotes 61-52 on Tuesday. SJSU got double-digit scores from four players: guard Omari Moore (18), forward Tibet Gorener (14), forward Shon Robinson (10), and center Ibrahima Diallo (10).
Meanwhile, North Dakota strolled past the Presentation Saints with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 72-55.
SJSU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. Those brave souls putting their money on North Dakota against the spread have faith in an upset since their team’s 2-5 record ATS can’t hold a candle to San Jose State’s 5-1.
The Spartans are now 3-3 while the Fighting Hawks sit at 3-5. A pair of defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: SJSU has allowed their opponents to shoot 47.10% from the floor on average, which is the 23rd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. North Dakotas have had an even harder time: they have allowed their opponents to shoot 47.10% from the floor on average, which is the second highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center — San Jose, California
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Spartans are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Fighting Hawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Spartans as a 7-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for San Jose State
- Tibet Gorener: Out (Illness)
Injury Report for North Dakota
No Injury Information
