San José St Spartans vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Prediction – February 20, 2025 NCAA in Baseball

Match Analysis: San José St Spartans vs Utah Valley Wolverines – Prediction

Match Details

  • Date: 2025-02-20
  • Time: 11:05 PM UTC
  • Location: Excite Ballpark, San Jose, CA

Game Overview

San José State Spartans host Utah Valley Wolverines in a four-game series, marking their first home series of the season. The Spartans enter with a 2-1 record after winning their series at Louisiana, while Utah Valley finished 2-2 against UC Riverside.

Key Factors to Consider

  • San José State has shown strong offense, averaging over seven runs per game in their previous series. Utah Valley's pitching staff has been impressive with a high strikeout rate, but they struggled with consistency in their opening series.
  • The Spartans lead the all-time series 3-2, with their last meeting in 2020 at Excite Ballpark. Utah Valley won two games in that series, including a 13-inning contest.
  • No specific injury reports are available for either team.
  • Excite Ballpark, being the home of the San Jose Giants, may provide a familiar setting for the Spartans. Weather conditions could affect gameplay, but no specific forecasts are noted.
  • Both teams are highly motivated, with San José State looking to capitalize on their home advantage and Utah Valley seeking to improve their road performance.

Odds and Predictions

Category Odds Prediction Confidence
Moneyline -160 (San José St), 124 (Utah Valley) San José St Spartans ★★★☆☆ 60%
Spread -1.5 120 (San José St), 1.5 -154 (Utah Valley) San José St Spartans ★★★☆☆ 55%
Over_under Over 10.5 -120, Under 10.5 -110 Over 10.5 ★★★☆☆ 58%

Predicted Outcome

San José State Spartans are favored due to their strong offense and home advantage.

Predicted Score: San José St Spartans 7, Utah Valley Wolverines 5


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