Free NCAA Pick: Washington State vs. Fresno State Odds
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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 7
(4-1) Washington State Cougars vs. Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2)
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Valley Children’s Stadium, Fresno, CA
Week 7 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Washington State -3.5 | Fresno State +3.5
Week 7 CFB Moneyline Odds: Washington State -167 | Fresno State +139
College Football Betting Total: O/U 61.5
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Buckle up for Week 7 of NCAA football, where we’ve got a high-octane matchup between the 4-1 Washington State Cougars and the 3-2 Fresno State Bulldogs! Washington State is coming off a well-timed bye, giving their coaching staff a full 10 days to strategize and sharpen their edge.
You know they’ll be fired up, ready to hit Fresno with everything they’ve got as 3.5-point favorites. But don’t sleep on Fresno State!
Washington State is favored by -3.5 points as they head into this week seven non-conference matchup against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The game is set for 7:00 ET at Valley Children’s Stadium in Fresno, with FS1 handling the broadcast.
The money line odds are -167 for Washington State and +139 for Fresno State, and the over/under line is at 61.5 points.
The Cougars are 4-1 on the season, while the Bulldogs are 3-2.
Washington State Cougars
Washington State enters Week 7 with a 4-1 record, facing Fresno State. They are projected to be bowl-eligible but have a 0% chance of winning the Pac-12. However, they have a 15.5% chance of making the playoff, according to projections.
The Cougars have not been favored in any games this season but have gone 2-1 as underdogs. Their average scoring margin is +9.4 points per game, and they are 2-1 against the spread.
This week’s over/under line is set at 61.5 points. Washington State’s games have averaged 74.2 points, with an average over/under line of 60.2 points. Their over/under record is 1-2, with an average margin of +7.5 points.
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Washington State Cougars Stats
Washington State’s offense ranks 12th in the nation, scoring 41.8 points per game, and they are 26th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Quarterback John Mateer has thrown for 1,429 yards and 13 touchdowns, though he has 5 interceptions and a passer rating of 104.
The Cougars are 25th in passing yards per game, averaging 298, and Mateer has completed 58.2% of his passes. Leading receiver Kyle Williams has 464 yards and 5 touchdowns. On the ground, Washington State averages 198.6 rushing yards per game.
Washington State’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 32.4 points per game. In their recent game against Boise State, they gave up 45 points, including 601 total yards, with 298 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Opponents have averaged 176.6 rushing yards per game against Washington State, while quarterbacks have posted a 92.2 passer rating, averaging 292.4 passing yards per game.
Fresno State Bulldogs
Fresno State enters Week 7 with a 3-2 record, ranked 78th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 91.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but just a 4.0% shot at winning the Mountain West. The Bulldogs are at home this week, facing Washington State.
Fresno State is 2-0 as the favorite this season and 0-2 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +3.2 points per game, and they’ve gone 3-1 against the spread.
This week’s over/under line is 61.5 points, the highest they’ve seen this season. Fresno State’s games have averaged 59.2 points, with an average over/under line of 51.2 points.
Fresno State Bulldogs Stats
Fresno State’s offense is averaging 31.2 points per game, placing them 40th in the nation heading into week 7. Our power rankings have them 93rd. Their passing game is the strength of the offense, ranking 32nd in passing attempts and 24th in completions, with 281 yards per game. They have converted 35.8% of their third downs.
Mikey Keene leads the Bulldogs with 1,356 passing yards and a 66.5% completion rate. He has thrown seven touchdowns and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 90. Malik Sherrod leads the ground game with 196 rushing yards. Mac Dalena has 501 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Fresno State’s defense will look to rebound after a tough game against UNLV, where they gave up 59 points in a 59-14 loss. They allowed 354 total yards, including 227 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, though they did manage to force one interception.
On average, Fresno State’s defense has allowed 28 points per game this season. Opponents are averaging 215 passing yards per game and 148.8 rushing yards. Fresno State ranks 32nd nationally in rushing attempts faced, with opponents averaging 31.4 carries per game.
Washington State Cougars vs. Fresno State Bulldogs NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Washington State Cougars are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Washington State Cougars are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Fresno State Bulldogs have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Washington State Cougars’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Fresno State Bulldogs’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 7 NCAA Betting Prediction: Fresno State +3.5
The Bulldogs are nearly invincible at home, boasting a jaw-dropping 17-3 record in the last four years. The Valley is no easy place to grab a win, and Fresno State knows how to defend their turf. The betting lines are tight, with the total set at 61.5, so expect some serious fireworks.
Whether you’re riding the Cougars after their extra prep time or banking on Fresno’s home dominance, this is shaping up to be an explosive game!
Fresno State is the +3.5 point underdog at home in their week seven matchup against Washington State. We have Fresno State pulling off the upset with a final score of 33-28.
With the over/under line set at 61.5 points, our projection of 61 combined points suggests that taking the under is the best play for this game. But, it’s just a slight lean.
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