Michigan State vs. San Jose State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 13

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The No. 17 Michigan State Spartans (2-0) are heavy, 24.5-point favorites against the San Jose State Spartans (0-2) on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on Big Ten Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 141.5 points.

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Michigan State Cover -24.5 vs San Jose State -108

Bet $20, Payout $38.52

Michigan State vs. San Jose State betting lines

  • Michigan State moneyline odds to win: -8333
  • San Jose State moneyline odds to win: +2433
  • Spread: Michigan State (-24.5)
  • Total: 141.5

Michigan State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Michigan State sported a worse record against the spread (10-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (7-2-0).
  • In home games last year, the Michigan State Spartans went over the total 25% of the time (four of 16 games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, topping the total in 33.3% of games (three of nine).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Michigan State won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.938) compared to away games (.750) last year.

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Michigan State Spartans were 78th in college basketball offensively (77.7 points scored per game) and 44th defensively (67.1 points allowed).
  • Last season, Michigan State was 10th-best in the nation in rebounds (36.7 per game) and 28th in rebounds allowed (28.2).
  • At 16.5 assists per game, the Michigan State Spartans were 24th-best in college basketball last season.

Michigan State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 24-13-0 (Home: 10-6-0; Away: 7-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 24.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 19-10-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-26-0 (Home: 4-12-0; Away: 3-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 25-4 (Home: 15-1; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 4-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.8 (112th in nation) 40.5 (24th) 36.7 (10th) 28.2 (28th) 16.5 (24th) 10.7 (135th)

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San Jose State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last season, San Jose State was 10-4-0 at home against the spread (.714 winning percentage). On the road, it was 7-4-1 ATS (.583).
  • San Jose State Spartans games finished above the over/under 57.1% of the time at home (eight of 14) last season, and 75% of the time away (nine of 12).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the San Jose State Spartans had a better winning percentage at home (.125, 1-7 record) than on the road (.100, 1-9).

Last season stats

  • With 72.1 points per game on offense, the San Jose State Spartans were 228th in college basketball last year. On defense, they gave up 73.4 points per contest, which ranked 223rd in college basketball.
  • San Jose State was 271st in college basketball with 30.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 233rd with 32.0 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • Last year the San Jose State Spartans ranked 227th in college basketball in assists, averaging 12.9 per game.

San Jose State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 22-9-1 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 7-4-1)
  • O-U-P: 19-13-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 9-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 5-1; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-17 (Home: 1-7; Away: 1-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (188th in nation) 45.7 (284th) 30.5 (271st) 32.0 (233rd) 12.9 (227th) 10.7 (135th)
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