Fresno State vs. Washington State Prediction 10-12-24 College Football Tips

The Washington State Cougars and Fresno State Bulldogs meet on Saturday in Week 7 college football action at Valley Children’s Stadium. Here is a prediction between Fresno State and Washington State. This article contains a selection between Fresno State and Washington State.

Washington State Cougars betting preview

The Washington State Cougars defeated San Jose State, lost to Boise State and play Hawaii next. The Washington State Cougars have lost 6 road games in a row. John Mateer completed 58.2 percent of his passes for 1,429 yards, 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Kyle Williams and Kris Hutson have combined for 843 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Josh Meredith has 19 receptions.

The Washington State Cougars’ ground game averages 197.4 yards per game, and Mateer leads the way with 453 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 32.4 points and 468.6 yards per game. Kyle Thornton leads Washington State with 30 tackles, Andrew Edson has 2 sacks and Ethan O’Connor has 2 interceptions.

Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs defeated New Mexico, lost to UNLV and play Nevada next. The Fresno State Bulldogs have won 7 of their last 8 home games. Mikey Keene completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,356 yards, 7 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Mac Dalena and Jalen Moss have combined for 820 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Raylen Sharpe has 25 receptions.

The Fresno State Bulldogs’ ground game averages 113.6 yards per game, and Malik Sherrod leads the way with 196 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Fresno State is allowing 28 points and 362.2 yards per game. Tuasivi Nomura leads the Fresno State Bulldogs with 43 tackles, Korey Foreman has 2 sacks and Cam Lockridge has 3 interceptions.

Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win

• Washington State has lost each of its last seven games in October.
• Fresno State has won each of its last three games in October as a home underdog against teams not in the AP rankings.
• Fresno State has made up the difference in each of its last six games in October as a home underdog against teams not ranked in the AP.
• Washington State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in October against teams not ranked in the AP.
• Fresno State has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Valley Children’s Stadium.
• Fresno State has won the first quarter in eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at Valley Children’s Stadium.

Total score facts

• Six of Washington State’s last seven October games against teams not ranked in the AP rankings were BELOW the total score.
• Four of Fresno State’s last five games against non-conference opponents at Valley Children’s Stadium have exceeded the point total.

Matchup/League Facts

• Fresno State ranks 132nd among FBS teams in Q4 opponents points per game this season (13.8).
• Fresno State ranks 125th among FBS teams in H2 opponent points per game this season (17.8).
• Washington State ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (14.8).
• Washington State ranks 7th among FBS teams in H1 points per game this season (25.4).

Fresno State vs. Washington State Prediction

The Washington State Cougars have been the better team this season and they have the offense to take control of this game. However, it is worth getting a pet dog that has more time to prepare. Fresno State’s passing game should also be successful against a Washington State defense that is 128th against the pass. Additionally, Fresno State is 10-1-1 ATS in its last 12 games as a home underdog. Five of those ten covers were outright victories. Give me Fresno State and the points.