Fresno State vs. Washington State Prediction College Basketball Tips 11/27/24

Cedric Coward leads Washington State with averages of 17.7 points and 7 rebounds, while Nate Calmese adds 17.2 points and 3.2 assists.

Fresno State Bulldogs Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs have a 3-2 record this season and are coming off a 72-69 win at Long Beach State. The Bulldogs are 2-2-1 against the spread and 3-2 in the over/under while they have a record of 1-2 on the road.

Offensively, Fresno State averages 74.4 points per game and ranks 225th nationally. Defensively, they allow 74.8 points per game (260th). The Bulldogs shot just 39.9% from the field (329) and 25.9% from distance (352). The Bulldogs shoot 68.7% from the free throw line (231st) and grab 38.6 rebounds per game (125th).

Amar Augillard leads Fresno State with an average of 18.4 points, while Mykell Robinson added 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Fresno State has lost each of its last five games while playing at a residual disadvantage.
• Washington State has won six of its last seven games against opponents not ranked in the AP.
• Washington State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against opponents not ranked in the AP.

Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win

• Washington State has lost five of its last six games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Fresno State has won the first half in five of its last six night games against the West Coast Conference.

Total score facts

• Each of Fresno State’s last 14 night games against non-AP ranked opponents at a neutral site have produced a total of 157 points or fewer.
• Thirty-one of Washington State’s last 32 games at a neutral site have yielded a total of 157 points or fewer.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington State ranks 25th among Division 1 teams in points per game this season (87.7).
• Washington State ranks 25th among Division 1 teams in blocks per game this season (5.7).
• Fresno State ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams this season (74.1).
• Fresno State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams in opponents’ turnovers per game this season (16.4).

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars prediction

Washington State has won both previous meetings against Fresno State but went 1-1 against the spread. In this Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars prediction, Washington State is the home favorite at -13.5. The Cougars win by an average of 11.2 points per game and have very efficient shooting percentages. On the other hand, Fresno State has struggled greatly with its shooting, as they rank bottom 40 in field goal percentage and bottom 15 in 3-point percentage. Washington State is also very efficient from the free throw line and ranks in the top 80 in rebounding. The value here is with the home team, so pick the Washington State Cougars to win and cover at home.