Stanford Cardinal (3-8) vs. San Jose State Spartans (6-5)
November 29, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: San Jose State Spartans -3 / Stanford Cardinal +3; Over/Under: +55.5
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In this article, we will formulate a San Jose State vs Stanford prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 30th at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
San Jose State Spartans Betting Preview
The San Jose State Spartans are 6-5 (3-4) this year after they lost to UNLV by a score of 27-16 in their last game. San Jose State led 16-10 at halftime, but they failed to score in the second half for the loss. The Spartans were outgained by a total of 388-114, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 3-12 on third down in the game. Walker Eget threw for 81 yards and one touchdown, while Floyd Chalk IV rushed for 56 yards on 18 carries.
Prior to that loss, the Spartans lost to Boise State by a score of 42-21 but did beat Oregon State before that. The SJSU offense has scored 26.7 points per game with 319.8 passing yards and 83.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26 points per game this season. Walker Eget has completed 55.2% of his passes for 1,839 yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Nick Nash has caught 96 passes for 1,291 yards and 14 scores.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal are 3-8 (2-6) this season after they lost to California by a score of 24-21 in their last game. Stanford led 21-7 in the third quarter, but they allowed the last 17 points in the game for the loss. The Cardinal were outgained by a total of 374-261, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 5-15 on third down in the game. Ashton Daniels threw for 139 yards on 14 completions, while also rushing for 63 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Cardinal defeated Louisville by a score of 38-35 but did lose the previous six games. The Stanford offense has scored 22.6 points per game with 185.7 passing yards and 133.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 33.6 points per game this season. Ashton Daniels has completed 62.3% of his passes for 1,448 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while also rushing for 578 yards and two scores this year.
Why Stanford will cover
- The road team has won each of San Jose State’s last three games.
- San Jose State has lost three of its last four games.
- San Jose State has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Stanford has covered the spread in five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Stanford has won the first half in three of its last four road games against non-conference opponents.
- Stanford has won the first quarter in three of its last four road games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of San Jose State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Stanford’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- San Jose State ranks T2nd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (17).
- San Jose State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:25).
- Stanford ranks 127th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (271.1).
- Stanford ranks 123rd among FBS teams for yards per game this season (318.9).
San Jose State vs Stanford Prediction
San Jose State comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak, but they did nearly beat Boise State two games ago. Stanford did beat Louisville in their last home game and they played well enough to beat Cal last time out, but they blew the game in the second half. I don’t have faith in either defense here, but I am taking Stanford to get the win on the road. I like how the Cardinals have played in their last two games and I do think their defense is slightly better. Take the Cardinal here.
