San Jose State Spartans (SJSU)
American Football NCAAF Stanford Stadium Sat 27 Sep 19:30
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College Football Betting Preview: San Jose State vs Stanford

San Jose State meet Stanford in this NCAAF Week 5 matchup at Stanford Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Bet on Stanford to Get the Job Done

Stanford at -3.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -108 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they play against San Jose State.

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SJSU 34-31 Winners in Most Recent H2H

San Jose State Spartans previous game saw them claim a 31-28 home win over Idaho Vandals at CEFCU Stadium.

Stanford Cardinal were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 48-20 reverse against Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

San Jose State beat Stanford in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 34-31 scoreline at CEFCU Stadium.

San Jose State vs Stanford Prediction & Picks

Explore our top San Jose State vs Stanford betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We expect Stanford to cover the -3.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -108 for this college football matchup.

The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our picks and guide the final call.

Key San Jose State vs Stanford stats:

  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by San Jose State in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by San Jose State in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Stanford -3.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Stanford -3.5
Totals Over 49.5
First Score Method Field Goal

Our same game parlay pick is Stanford -3.5 on the spread, Over 49.5 and the first score to be a Field Goal.

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Correct Score Prediction

San Jose State San Jose State logo 21 - 34 Stanford logo Stanford

Rather than backing the Cardinal to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 34-21 win in their favor.

San Jose State vs Stanford Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Stanford Trading at Shorter Odds Than SJSU

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Stanford as -161 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. San Jose State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +134.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 49.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 49.5 at -105.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to bet on Quarterback Passing Yards, First Touchdown Scorer and Passing Touchdowns as potential options.

There are lots of exciting college football micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are whether a field goal will be scored and you simply bet whether the player will make it or miss.

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Stanford Record Shows Seven Home Defeats in Last Ten Matches

Stanford have a 3-7 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 24.80 points on average and giving up 31.90.

San Jose State have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 28.50 points per contest and giving up 26.60.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O49.5 U49.5
Stanford logo Stanford Home Stats 3-7 56.70 24.80 31.90 7 3
San Jose State logo San Jose State Away Stats 5-5 55.10 28.50 26.60 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
  • U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Jose State Spartans logo San Jose State Spartans Stats
Stanford Cardinal logo Stanford Cardinal Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Florida State 3 0 174 30 144 3-0 0-0 3W
Georgia Tech 4 0 155 77 78 3-0 1-0 4W
Louisville 3 0 119 48 71 3-0 0-0 3W
Miami 4 0 147 46 101 4-0 0-0 4W
California 3 1 96 66 30 2-0 1-1 1L
NC State 3 1 126 117 9 2-0 1-1 1L
Syracuse 3 1 153 110 43 2-0 1-1 3W
Virginia 3 1 182 78 104 3-0 0-1 2W
Pittsburgh 2 1 130 57 73 2-0 0-1 1L
Wake Forest 2 1 76 53 23 2-1 0-0 1L
Duke 2 2 136 129 7 2-1 0-1 1W
North Carolina 2 2 84 91 -7 1-1 1-1 1L
SMU 2 2 139 106 33 1-1 1-1 1L
Boston College 1 2 126 82 44 1-0 0-2 2L
Clemson 1 3 79 91 -12 1-2 0-1 2L
Stanford 1 3 73 118 -45 1-0 0-3 1L
Virginia Tech 1 3 95 119 -24 1-2 0-1 1W
Mountain West W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UNLV 4 0 147 113 34 2-0 2-0 4W
Fresno State 4 1 164 100 64 2-0 2-1 4W
Utah State 3 1 147 97 50 3-0 0-1 2W
Boise State 2 1 107 85 22 1-0 1-1 2W
New Mexico 2 1 84 66 18 1-0 1-1 2W
San Diego State 2 1 89 36 53 2-0 0-1 1W
Hawaii 3 2 110 106 4 3-1 0-1 1L
Wyoming 2 2 67 75 -8 1-1 1-1 2L
Air Force 1 2 116 111 5 1-1 0-1 2L
Colorado State 1 2 58 72 -14 1-1 0-1 1L
San Jose State 1 2 52 82 -30 1-1 0-1 1W
Nevada 1 3 60 108 -48 1-1 0-2 2L