San Jose State Spartans (SJSU)
American Football NCAAF Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium Fri 17 Oct 21:00
Utah State Aggies
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College Football Betting Preview: San Jose State vs Utah State

San Jose State battle Utah State in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00 on Friday 17 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Find Out Why We’re Siding With Utah State

Utah State should secure a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -3.5 to cover the line against San Jose State at -104.

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SJSU Beat Utah State in their Previous Meeting

San Jose State Spartans have suffered a defeat in their previous three road games including a recent 35-28 loss. This occurred at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium against Wyoming Cowboys.

Utah State Aggies have won three consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 44-26 road defeat against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at CEFCU Stadium, with San Jose State claiming the win. Beating Utah State by a 42-21 scoreline. Utah State have won two of the previous 3 H2H meetings.

San Jose State vs Utah State Prediction & Picks

Prepare for San Jose State vs Utah State with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Bet on Utah State against the spread, with an attractive line of -3.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -104 that are currently on offer for this college football matchup.

Our CFB predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key San Jose State vs Utah State stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Utah State in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Utah State in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Utah State in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by San Jose State in 2 of their last 3 games on the road this season.
  • 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 has been covered by Utah State in 2 of their last 3 games against San Jose State.

Utah State -3.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 51% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Utah State -3.5
Totals Under 63.5
Highest Scoring Half First Half

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Utah State -3.5. We’ve also gone for Under 63.5 points and a higher-scoring First Half.

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Correct Score Prediction

San Jose State San Jose State logo 23 - 34 Utah State logo Utah State

There are some huge returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Utah State to enjoy a 34-23 winning scoreline.

San Jose State vs Utah State 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.

Utah State Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Utah State are -154 favorites to win and that means a 61% chance of landing a victory. San Jose State are the underdogs at +130 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 63.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 63.5, then the odds are -108.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every college football matchup, with the best sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Explore the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your wagers.

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to First, Last or Anytime Touchdown Scorer, while there are lots of other player and quarterback options.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college football bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Scoring Play. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium
Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium

Utah State Racking Up the Home Wins

Utah State have run off five consecutive wins at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 37.90 points per contest while yielding 28.00.

San Jose State are on a skid of three straight road defeats. They have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, scoring 26.30 points per contest and conceding 27.20.

The last Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium meeting saw Utah State beat San Jose State 35-31.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O63.5 U63.5
Utah State logo Utah State Home Stats 6-4 65.90 37.90 28.00 5 5
San Jose State logo San Jose State Away Stats 4-6 53.50 26.30 27.20 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O63.5 = Games Over 63.5 Points
  • U63.5 = Games Under 63.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Mountain West W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UNLV 6 0 229 178 51 3-0 3-0 6W
San Diego State 5 1 184 73 111 3-0 2-1 4W
Fresno State 5 2 205 166 39 3-0 2-2 1L
Hawaii 5 2 198 167 31 4-1 1-1 2W
Boise State 4 2 202 152 50 3-0 1-2 1W
New Mexico 3 3 175 162 13 2-0 1-3 2L
Utah State 3 3 208 196 12 3-0 0-3 2L
Wyoming 3 3 119 134 -15 2-2 1-1 1W
Colorado State 2 4 134 158 -24 2-2 0-2 1W
San Jose State 2 4 144 175 -31 2-1 0-3 1L
Air Force 1 5 230 240 -10 1-2 0-3 5L
Nevada 1 5 87 172 -85 1-2 0-3 4L