These days, building a business that enriches lives is a rare occurrence. A fast-food franchisee may believe that opening a new location will be a lucrative investment, but other than money, what are the community benefits? For most franchise owners, money is enough of a reason. But what choices does a person have if they want financial stability and an opportunity to make a real difference in their community?
If you hold yourself to a higher business standard, franchise opportunities in San Jose, CA are now available with Always Best Care.
Since being founded in 1996, thousands of American families have trusted Always Best Care senior care for compassionate home care services. We are known for providing the very best non-medical home care for seniors who wish to remain at home as they age. Our home care franchise owners play a crucial role in preserving the independence and dignity of our clients, and now you can too.
Simply put, the home care industry is booming. If you're reading this page, you're in the right place at the right time. As a result, you can find senior care business opportunities in just about every American community. As the home care market continues to grow, your home care business will grow as well, and that growth is easy to sustain when you consider these U.S. based stats:
During the next 30 years, seniors will make up 20% of the U.S. population. When given a choice, these people want to maintain their current lifestyle, not check into a nursing home. The challenge is that as people age, mobility problems, health issues, and memory lapses happen more frequently. About 80% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition, while 50% have at least two. So, while seniors want to age at home, they need a little help to do so. As an Always Best Care franchisee, that's where you come in - to provide consistent, compassionate support to the growing demographic of seniors who need care in your community.
The bottom line? Since home care is the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., and seniors represent the fastest-growing demographic of our population, capitalizing on home business opportunities is a stable path to profitability for decades to come.
However, changing demographics aren't the only factor driving unprecedented growth in the home care industry. Attitudes are changing about aging, too.
Statistics show that most baby boomers have a strong desire to remain independent as they age. These hardworking Americans are turning their noses up at the idea of spending their golden years in a strange nursing home. They have an unshakeable yearning to live life at home as long as possible. This factor, combined with advances in modern medicine that are helping seniors live longer, has set the stage for more home care franchise opportunities than ever before.
Research by the University of Alabama shows that more than seven million people in the U.S. need some form of home care. This fact is bolstered by the rising trend of "aging in place." Seniors not only want to be self-sufficient - they wish to remain at home, where the surroundings are familiar and family is near. Always Best Care nurtures this need by providing quality in-home care that helps both the seniors in need and their families.
When you implement Always Best Care's proven business model, your senior care franchise in San Jose, CA will become a pillar in your community. You will be part of a highly regarded, reputable organization that others will respect. While you refine your reputation and earn respect, you'll be living an entrepreneurial lifestyle that lets you make a difference in other people's lives.
Great entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for recession-resistant franchising opportunities. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, in-home care is now an essential service -- one that will continue to be needed, regardless of the economy. No matter what hurdles we must overcome, one thing is for sure: people will always need care.
At Always Best Care, our proven franchise model enables hundreds of dedicated franchisees the opportunity to achieve financial freedom in the most uncertain times. Our award-winning training program provides franchisees with the tools to succeed and the stability they need.
Always Best Care is one of the fastest-growing senior care franchise systems because our franchisees are more than just business owners, they are compassionate professionals dedicated to helping others. Perhaps most importantly, their home care business lets them care for people in their community while building a rewarding business for themselves.
There's a reason why Always Best Care is consistently recognized by media outlets like Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Gator, and Franchise Business Review. We are one of the few senior care franchise systems that offer individuals from all walks of life the chance to generate three potential revenue streams in their community:
Our practical, proven business model gives home care franchise owners the certainty of increasing revenue, the promise of longevity in the marketplace, and the perks of an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Our in-home care, assisted living, and home health care services are trusted by families across the country. And unlike some senior care businesses, the Always Best Care brand is synonymous with excellence. We are dedicated to doing everything possible to help you build a successful home care franchise in San Jose, CA, including:
Like most things in life, you must establish a solid base of knowledge and expertise to achieve success in the home care industry. Fortunately, our unmatched training and support system makes it easy for new franchisees to get started on that path sooner rather than later.
Always Best Care has one of the most successful training systems in the industry. Aptly named ABCUniversity, our training program focuses on the operational activities of setting up, managing, and marketing your senior care agency. During your franchise onboarding process, you will work directly with a National Director or Area Representative, as well as the VP of Franchise Training.
We utilize a variety of media resources and time-tested techniques to help new franchisees absorb the Always Best Care system. When training is complete, new business owners learn the key methods needed to operate a successful Always Best Care franchise.
Building a successful senior care business isn't easy, and it will take time. However, Always Best Care provides new franchisees with unparalleled ongoing support on both local and corporate levels.
Based near your local franchise market, National Directors and Area Representatives provide business-building advice, on-the-spot coaching, and one-on-one mentoring. They offer extensive industry experience throughout multiple markets with guidance from our Executive Leadership Team - an invaluable experience for new and seasoned franchisees alike.
Always Best Care was one of the first senior care franchise companies to provide this additional layer of local assistance, mentoring, and proactive strategic growth. All new franchise owners can count on the following:
Our experienced corporate team works with new in-home care franchise owners to provide comprehensive training for you and your staff, marketing resources, performance metrics, turnkey operating tech, systemwide benchmarking, national accounts, and customer satisfaction support.
Your local Area Representative and our National Directors work with all new franchisees to arrange mentoring opportunities, communications and team-building strategies, and ongoing strategic planning. That way, you have a leg up in your market and access to key resources to build your confidence as you develop your business.
Your Always Best Care franchise development specialist will make sure you have contact information in your state to complete any state licensure requirements. We link you to the nation's top health care licensure consultants, thus allowing you to discover the most cost-effective and time-efficient procedures to get your license, launch your business, and begin serving your community.
Each Always Best Care franchise territory is protected and exclusive to you using zip codes in your state.
Our powerful combination of corporate and local support paves a clear and proven path for new Always Best Care franchise owners to succeed. And with your initial training, field training, and ongoing support, you always have access to Always Best Care repesentatives as you grow your senior home care business.
You may have seen a home care franchise for sale in San Jose, and thought to yourself, "I can do this! The timing may not get better than today." Of course, being ready and motivated to take on the challenges of franchise ownership is a must. However, some very careful self-analysis is needed before buying a franchise.
The reality is this: business ownership is not easy. While Always Best Care does everything in its power to set up new franchisees for success, the franchise owner must be prepared to manage the business. The very best home care franchise owners accept that they may have to work harder than they ever have in their lives.
Are you ready to make that commitment?
Ask yourself these questions before moving forward, so you can make a rational, educated purchasing decision:
The "secret" to franchising success is the consistency of the services and products that customers find at franchise locations. When you advertise the sign and logo of a franchise, you're letting customers know that you follow a specific system. If you are fiercely independent and refuse to follow established formulas, home care franchising might not be for you.
Anybody thinking about opening a home care business needs to be honest about their finances. One of the most common reasons businesses fail is a lack of capital. Remember, you will need enough money to both open and operate your home care business. Though Always Best Care is proud to offer low start-up costs relative to other franchises, an investment of time and money is required.
Your ability to interact well with your franchisor, franchisees, employees, and customers is crucial to your initial and ongoing success. After all, many franchise businesses are based around interacting with people. During the course of your day, a solid problem-solving skillset is also needed to succeed. To run a successful franchise, it's crucial to maintain good relationships with your corporate team, in-house staff, and customers.
If you're ready to seize the day and take destiny into your own hands, we're prepared to help you with the next steps of owning an Always Best Care franchise.
The next steps in your discovery process is to talk with an Always Best Care representative, request a Franchise Disclosure Document, complete an application, and "validate" everything you have learned about our winning franchise business model. Once complete, you will have a candid discussion with current franchisees who have been selected by experience to reach their entrepreneurial dreams.
At Always Best Care, we believe in providing you with the info you need to make an informed choice about our home care business franchise opportunities. Our Franchise Disclosure Document has detailed information covering the most important matters for prospective franchisees. We consider your Franchise Disclosure Document to be an indispensable legal document covering your rights and obligations. Once read, you will understand the relationship between Always Best Care and its home care franchisees.
With your discovery process finalized, your last few steps will be to have a private conversation with Always Best Care President and CEO Jake Brown. After your one-on-one meeting, our corporate team will approve or deny your status as an Always Best Care franchisee. Your personal meeting with our President and CEO may take place via video conference or phone. If you prefer, we can make arrangements for an in-person Discovery Day, where you can meet with our executive team at our corporate headquarters in Roseville, CA.
If you have made it this far, it's now time to learn more about Always Best Care and the enriching opportunity that lies ahead. If you are ready to turn your dreams of living an entrepreneurial lifestyle into reality, you're closer than ever before. By downloading our free E-Book , you're taking the exciting next steps towards building a home care business that makes a true difference in your community.
Here’s your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview:Boston Bruins (30-4-4, 64 pts) @ San Jose Sharks (12-20-8, 32 pts)TIME: 10:30 P.M. ETTV: NESN, NBCSCARadio: 98.5 The Sports HubHere’s the Barstool Sportsbook Betting lines. Don’t forget to click here for the NHN Barstool Sportsbook Promo!Money Line: Bruins (-250), Sharks (+200)Puck Line: Bruins -1.5 (-105), ...
Here’s your Boston Hockey Now Boston Bruins Game Day Preview:
Boston Bruins (30-4-4, 64 pts) @ San Jose Sharks (12-20-8, 32 pts)
TIME: 10:30 P.M. ET
TV: NESN, NBCSCA
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub
Here’s the Barstool Sportsbook Betting lines. Don’t forget to click here for the NHN Barstool Sportsbook Promo!
Money Line: Bruins (-250), Sharks (+200)
Puck Line: Bruins -1.5 (-105), Penguins +1.5 (-117)
Over/Under: OVER 6.5 (-104), UNDER 6.5 (-117)
Boston Bruins Notes
-The Boston Bruins will be without winger Jake DeBrusk for at least the next month, but their depth is already shining once again. David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic each scored two goals and Brad Marchand lit the lamp as well in a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.
-All Star goalie Linus Ullmark is expected to be back between the pipes for the Bruins tonight. After going 21-1-1 with a 1.86 GAA and .939 save percentage, Ullmark was named to his first NHL All-Star game this past Thursday.
-This is the second game of a three-game road trip that concludes tomorrow night in Anaheim against the Ducks. The Bruins are now 11-4-1 away from the friendly confines of TD Garden where they are now 18-0-3.
San Jose Sharks Notes
-The San Jose Sharks are just finding ways to lose this season. The Sharks blew another two-goal lead in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks on Friday night in Anaheim.
-Erik Karlsson is having a renaissance season with 13 goals and 41 assists. He leads the Sharks in assists and points.
-Timo Meir leads the Sharks in goals with 23 lamplighters.
Boston Bruins Lineup:
Forwards
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-David Pastrnak
Taylor Hall-David Krejci-Pavel Zacha
Trent Frederic-Charlie Coyle-Craig Smith
Nick Foligno-Tomas Nosek-AJ Greer
Defense:
Hampus Lindholm-Charlie McAvoy
Matt Grzelcyk-Brandon Carlo
Derek Forbort-Connor Clifton
Goalies:
Linus Ullmark
Jeremy Swayman
San Jose Sharks Lineup:
Forwards
Timo Meier-Tomas Hertl-Kevin Labanc
Matt Nieto-Logan Couture-Alexander Barabanov
Nick Bonino-Nico Sturm-Evgeny Svechnikov
Jonah Gadjovich-Steven Lorentz-Oskar Lindblom
Defense
Jaycob Megna-Erik Karlsson
Marc-Edouard Vlasic-Matt Benning
Scott Harrington-Mario Ferraro
Goalies
James Reimer
Kaapo Kahkonen
The Nevada men’s basketball team plays at San Jose State on Saturday at Provident Credit Union Event Center. Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray breaks down the game with his three keys to victory and prediction. This feature is presented in partnership with Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney.Nevada (13-3, 3-0 MW) at San Jose State (11-5, 2-1)...
The Nevada men’s basketball team plays at San Jose State on Saturday at Provident Credit Union Event Center. Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray breaks down the game with his three keys to victory and prediction. This feature is presented in partnership with Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney.
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
Where: Provident Credit Union Event Center (5,000 capacity)
TV/Radio: Nevada Sports Net/94.5 FM
Betting line: No line posted yet
1. A fast start: San Jose State is one of those teams that likes to play slow. It ranks 351st in tempo this season, which is a bottom-15 mark in the nation. If the Spartans get an early lead, they can dictate the pace for the rest of the game by slowing things down and limiting the number of possessions. On the flip side, if Nevada gets an early lead, it will force SJSU to play faster than it would prefer. That’s exactly what the Wolf Pack did in its last road game, a 75-69 win at Air Force where Nevada took a 17-3 lead early on (the Falcons rank 344th in tempo, a near identical pace to SJSU). Despite SJSU’s massive improvement this season, the crowd won’t be big for this game as the Spartans draw an announced 1,688 fans per home game. So, Nevada must self-motivate for a quick start against this dangerous foe.
2. Win at the line: Nevada has made a MW-best 303 free throws and ranks sixth nationally in free throw percent (79.9). Its 379 attempts rank second in the MW behind New Mexico (382). The Wolf Pack has made more free throws than its opponents have attempted (303 to 280), which is always a great stat. This area has been so dominant for Nevada it has been outscored from the line just once (at UT Arlington). The Wolf Pack outscores its opponent by 6.4 ppg from the line, a huge deal considering how many close games Nevada plays. While the Wolf Pack’s ability to get to the line is well documented, Nevada fouls a lot – 24.5 percent of its defensive plays, 44th worst nationally. The good news for Nevada is SJSU isn’t good at drawing fouls. It is one of three MW teams to be outscored from the free throw line this season (Air Force and Fresno State are the other two). This should be a big Pack edge.
3. Match the physicality: The thing that stands out most about SJSU is how physical it is in the paint. The Spartans are a big team that basically has a nine-man rotation with all but one player – 6-foot-1 point guard Alvaro Cardenas – standing 6-5 or taller. That includes six players 6-7 or taller led by 7-footer Ibrahima Diallo (formerly at Ohio State) and 6-9 Tibet Gorener (formerly at Arizona). This size shows up in two areas – rebounding and paint defense. SJSU outrebounds opponents by a MW-best 10.4 boards per game (New Mexico is second at plus-6.0). The Spartans’ total rebound rate of 55.9 ranks 11th in the nation (Nevada is at 49.5 percent, 201st). That size also helps SJSU limit opponents to 43.9 percent shooting on 2-pointers, 19th best nationally. The Wolf Pack is coming off a game in which it made 19-of-25 two-pointers. Things will be much more rugged down low against a physical SJSU squad.
SJSU 69, Nevada 66: I’ve been doing “Three Keys and a Prediction” for Nevada basketball games since the 2008-09 season, meaning this is the 15th year of the feature. During that span, I’ve never picked Nevada to lose to San Jose State (that’s 24 games). The Wolf Pack hasn’t won all of them, but it is 22-2 against the Spartans during that period (a home loss in February 2014 and a road loss in January 2020). This is the long way of me saying I’ve never been able to pick SJSU to beat Nevada in good faith. But this SJSU team is legit. In MW play, it beat UNLV at home; it beat Colorado State on the road; and it lost at Boise State on a 3-pointer by Marcus Shaver Jr. with 2.4 seconds remaining. Nevada is the better team, but SJSU’s rebounding could pose problems for the Wolf Pack. And I never get to pick SJSU! So, I’m doing so in this game. Season record: 14-2
Columnist Chris Murray provides insight on Northern Nevada sports. Contact him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @ByChrisMurray.
Bruins vs. Sharks Odds Bruins Odds -275 Sharks Odds +220 Over/Under 6.5 (+105 / -125) Time...
Bruins Odds | -275 |
Sharks Odds | +220 |
Over/Under | 6.5 (+105 / -125) |
Time | 10:30 p.m. ET |
TV | ATTSN-RM |
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One night after a tough 5-4 overtime loss to the lowly Anaheim Ducks, the San Jose Sharks will host the Boston Bruins.
With a 30-4-4 record, Boston is winning at a historically high mark, and it almost seems unnoticed that the Bruins are still 7-0-3 over their past 10 games.
As you’d expect, San Jose is a heavy underdog at +220, but are oddsmakers fully accounting for the gulf between these rosters enough with that number?
As we approach the NHL season’s halfway mark, it becomes an interesting time to acknowledge that the Bruins are currently on pace to finish with the highest point total in the history of the NHL.
Here’s a graph (per StatMuse) that illustrates the all-time greatest NHL sides:
The Bruins are currently on a 141-point pace through 38 games (1.68 PPG, .842 point %). As you can see above, that would have Boston smashing the previous record.
It’s worth noting that the NHL’s current system that employs a winner in every contest and a point for overtime/shootout losses is favorable to racking up all-time points totals.
What Boston is doing is unheard of, and the team enters this matchup still at near full-health with Jake Debrusk the only meaningful absence. It seems realistic the Bruins’ win percentage will not dip meaningfully in the second half.
The Bruins manage the puck as well as anybody in the league, and do so with arguably the league’s best defensive core with a number of elite two-way forwards.
A 54% expected goals rate throughout the last 10 outings is actually somewhat of a decline from what we saw in the early going, albeit still an elite share of the overall play. Couple that rate with some stellar finishers and arguably the league’s best netminder, and it’s no surprise
Boston has won 23 of its 38 total games by two or more goals, and the Bruins own an incredible goal differential of +60, which is 30 goals better than the next-best team in the league.
Jeremy Swayman started Thursday against Los Angeles, so we should see Linus Ullmark in the net for the Bruins on Saturday.
Ullmark is the current front runner for the Vezina Trophy for top goaltender, and has played to a +21.5 goals saved above expected rating and .939 save % throughout 25 games played.
With 32 points in 40 games, the Sharks are now sitting with the fourth-worst points % in the NHL, and they are quietly sneaking their way into excellent lottery position to potentially draft Connor Bedard.
We likely will not see San Jose trend anywhere near Anaheim, Chicago and Columbus big picture considering its far better underlying results, but in another season without potentially three historically bad teams, San Jose’s struggles may be drawing more attention.
San Jose has actually played to a very strong 53.59 xGF% over the last 10 games. That mark has included a number of opponents who get entirely caved in with regard to underlying metrics, however, and the Sharks may be less due for better results than that mark suggests.
The Sharks feature a significantly below-average amount of true scoring talent in the lineup, and both regular netminders figure to continue playing to well-below-average results moving forward.
James Reimer should start Saturday for the Sharks in goal. Reimer has played to a -6.4 goals saved above expected rating and .895 save % throughout 21 appearances.
The gap between the NHL’s most elite sides and the league’s very worst is beginning to appear far wider in this 2022-23 campaign than we have seen throughout much of the salary cap era.
On top of that, the gap between the Boston Bruins and any other team has been quite meaningful.
The Bruins catch the Sharks on the second night of a back-to-back here, and looking away from the square take in this matchup does not make much sense. Boston is the better team by a heavy margin, and I think if anything, -260 underestimates the Bruins’ chances to win this game.
Boston has covered the spread in in 60.53% of its games this year, yet the Bruins are still available at -105 to do so tonight in this matchup. It’s quite likely that percentage trends down moving forward. But not tonight against a very weak San Jose squad in a bad schedule spot, where -105 is still a good number.
Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5 -105 (Play to -120)
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be buyers before the March 3 trade deadline, meanwhile the San Jose Sharks are at the other end of the spectrum, as general manager (GM) Mike Grier will look to sell off some of the team’s assets. This is likely going to include star forward Timo Meier and if this is indeed the case, Leafs GM Kyle Dubas needs to be ready with a trade package Grier can’t refuse.Meier is the absolute perfect fit for the Ma...
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be buyers before the March 3 trade deadline, meanwhile the San Jose Sharks are at the other end of the spectrum, as general manager (GM) Mike Grier will look to sell off some of the team’s assets. This is likely going to include star forward Timo Meier and if this is indeed the case, Leafs GM Kyle Dubas needs to be ready with a trade package Grier can’t refuse.
Meier is the absolute perfect fit for the Maple Leafs top six and even though it would be a significant trade package heading to sunny California, the Sharks winger is the type of impact player who could push the Maple Leafs over the hump and into Stanley Cup contention.
Right now, head coach Sheldon Keefe is having to play Calle Jarnkrok on the team’s second line. By adding Meier, it allows for Jarnkrok to be pushed down the depth chart and move back to his natural position at right wing alongside David Kampf and Alexander Kerfoot. This is the type of balance Toronto needs as they gear up for what Leafs Nation is hoping is a long Stanley Cup Playoff run.
Meier plays at heavy game, meaning he isn’t afraid to finish his check, he’s willing to go to the dirty areas of the ice and he loves to battle. There’s also a ton of offense and skill to his game, as he currently sits with 21 goals and 38 points in 39 games this season. It’s not often you can add someone with this type of skillset to an already talented forward group and Dubas and company need to pounce on this opportunity.
All signs have pointed to the Sharks going into full tank mode the rest of the season as they will try to increase their odds of landing 2023 top prospect Connor Bedard. And if you’ve watched any of the World Juniors you know why. Grier essentially started the Sharks’ rebuilding process when the team traded away long-time defenseman Brent Burns and now his attention will be on a few other assets, including Meier, who is a pending restricted free agent at season’s end.
Meier’s $10 million qualifying offer shouldn’t scare Dubas and company away as they can work out a long-term contract extension and drive the average annual value of his salary down. Toronto isn’t loaded with cap space for next season, however if they have a chance to make a splash this season, why not focus on the present? Considering Dubas doesn’t have a contract for 2023-24, it could be something that benefits everyone involved.
As you can see in the above clip, my colleague Peter Baracchini enlightened me on Meier as a trade target a few weeks ago on an episode of our Maple Leafs Lounge podcast.
John Tavares and William Nylander are in need of a power forward to play alongside them on the second line. They need someone who is going to go to the front of the net and battle. They need someone who thinks at their elite offensive level, to make plays and create offense out of nothing at times. No offence to Jarnkrok, but Meier has all of these tools and could help drive the top six from being a talented group, to a dominant one.
Meier’s is also physical presence who has recorded 87 hits this season, compared to just 24 from Jarnkrok, which would put him first on the Maple Leafs in this category. His 21 goals would rank him second on the team and his 38 points would rank fourth. There’s no denying he’s a talented player and one who would look really good in blue and white.
The Maple Leafs have some serious talent among their prospect group and enough talent to entice Grier and the Sharks to bite. I do think NCAA prospect Matthew Knies is untouchable at this point, however the Leafs can get this deal done without having to move Knies to San Jose.
If Meier is going to end up in Toronto, it’s likely going to take the Maple Leafs sending two high-end prospects, a first-round pick and someone off their roster to help balance out the finances. There’s also a possibility the Sharks retain some of Meier’s $6 million cap hit or another team, say the Chicago Blackhawks, who are willing to make a three-way trade to eat some salary and be rewarded with either a prospect or future draft pick.
If I was asked to present a deal to the Sharks their GM would take seriously, I’d offer the oft-injured Nick Robertson, prospect Topi Niemela, a first-round pick in 2023 and Pierre Engvall and his $2.25 million cap hit for the rest of this season. It’s a significant package, there’s no denying that, however if you think the Sharks are going to settle for anything less for their best player who is 26 years old and in the prime of his career, think again. This is the type of blockbuster trade Dubas and the Maple Leafs should try and pull off ahead of this season’s trade deadline.
Shane’s been a part of The Hockey Writers team since 2020, covering the Toronto Maple Leafs & Pittsburgh Penguins. A constant contributor, his versatile perspective on game results and everything off the ice produces diverse content. You can also find him on the Maple Leafs Lounge podcast with Peter Baracchini and Alex Hobson. Follow along on Twitter @ShugMcSween
San Jose State Spartans (11-4) vs. Boise State Broncos (10-4)The Line: Boise State Broncos -9.5 / San Jose State Spartans +9.5; Over/Under: +125.5 (Click here for latest betting odds)The San Jose State Spartans and the Boise State Broncos meet in college basketball action from the ExtraMile Arena on Tuesday night.The San Jose State Spartans will be out to build off of a 78-70 win over Colorado State last time out. Omari Moore leads ...
San Jose State Spartans (11-4) vs. Boise State Broncos (10-4)
The Line: Boise State Broncos -9.5 / San Jose State Spartans +9.5; Over/Under: +125.5 (Click here for latest betting odds)
The San Jose State Spartans and the Boise State Broncos meet in college basketball action from the ExtraMile Arena on Tuesday night.
The San Jose State Spartans will be out to build off of a 78-70 win over Colorado State last time out. Omari Moore leads the Spartans in scoring with 15 PPG along with 4.7 RPG and a team-high 4.7 APG to also lead the Spartans in assists while Sage Tolbert III also has 10 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG to lead the Spartans in rebounding, capping off the pair of double-digit scorers for San Jose State so far this season. As a team, San Jose State is averaging 69.8 PPG on 45.8% shooting from the field, 35.3% from behind the three-point line and 66.9% from the foul line this season.
The Boise State Broncos will try to bounce back from a 74-72 loss to Nevada last time out. Marcus Shaver Jr. has 15.5 PPG, 6.9 RPG and 4 APG while Tyson Degenhart has 13 PPG with 5.3 RPG as well this season. Max Rice has 11.6 PPG while Chibuzo Agbo has 11.3 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Boise State up to this point in the season. As a team, Boise State is averaging 70.7 PPG on 43.7% shooting from the field, 35% from three and 72.4% from the foul line this season.
San Jose State is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a win while the over is 8-1 in their last 9 road games against a team with a home winning percentage above .600. Boise State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games while the under is 9-1 in their last 10 home games.
I like the direction of this Boise State team and they’ve played well against lesser competition at home this season. However, while Boise is the better team here, San Jose State’s done a good job competing in a lot of their recent games and actually have multiple wins in the underdog role this season. I think this is a game where Boise State probably wins, but San Jose State covers, so give me the Spartans and the points here.