Free NCAA Football Prediction: Washington State vs. Fresno State Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: Washington State Cougars vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl
Washington State Cougars 7-5 vs. Fresno State Bulldogs 9-4
Date: Saturday, December 17th
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium Inglewood
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: Cougars 1.5 / Bulldogs -1.5 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Cougars 100 / Bulldogs -122
NCAA Betting Total Odds: Total O/U 54
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Washington State Cougars
This season, the Cougars have an overall record of 7-5. This includes a 4-5 mark in Pac-12 action.
The Cougars dropped their last game to Washington by a score of 51-33. Washington State entered the action as 2.5 point underdog at home.
The Cougars head into the game with the 84th-ranked scoring offense at 27.75 points per game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 24 receiving touchdowns compared to 16 rushing scores.
Going into the game, the Cougars’ defensive unit is 33rd in the NCAA in points allowed per game at 22.42.
Over their last 10 games, the Cougars have covered the spread at a rate of 50.0%. In these games, they posted a straight-up mark of 5-5-0. Their last 10 over-under record comes in at 3-7-0. Washington State has a positive scoring differential in these games, averaging 29.2 points per game and allowing 23.8.
Across their 5 previous road games, Washington State has an ATS mark of 3-2-0. Their straight-up record in these matchups was 3-2-0 while averaging 24.8 points per game.
Fresno State Bulldogs
So far, the Bulldogs not only had a strong overall record (9-4), but they also played well in Mountain West play, going 7-1.
In their previous game, the Bulldogs picked up a 28-16 home win over Boise State. This was an impressive victory as they were also the 3.0-point underdogs.
On offense, the Bulldogs are averaging 30.69 points per game, good for 60th in the NCAA. So far, a majority of their touchdowns have come on the ground, as they have rushed for 26 while throwing for 20.
The Bulldogs will look to once again play well defensively, as they are currently 25th in points allowed at 20.46 points per game allowed.
Over the Bulldogs’ last 10 games, they have a strong record of 8-2-0 while also going 6-4-0 against the spread. The team’s average scoring differential was 13.6, as they averaged 31.5 points per game. Defensively, they allowed an average of 17.9. Their last 10 over-under record is 6-4-0.
In their last 5 home games, Fresno State has averaged 33.2 points per game while allowing 17.2. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1-0 while going 3-2-0.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Cougars are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
- Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
So far, the Cougars are averaging 263.5 yards per game through the air, placing them 35th in the country. This week, the Cougars will be facing a Fresno State defense ranked 32nd in pass yards allowed per game. So far, they are averaging 249.5 yards per game when facing top 25 pass defenses.
So far, the Bulldogs are averaging 269.38 yards per game through the air, placing them 27th in the country. This week, the Bulldogs will be facing a Washington State defense that is ranked 158th in pass yards allowed per game. This year, they are averaging 284.44 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
4* 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl Washington State vs. Fresno State NCAA Betting Final Analysis:
In this Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl matchup between Washington State and Fresno State, I like the Fresno State Bulldogs to pick up the win and cover the spread. Look for the Bulldogs to move the ball through the air, as they lead the NCAA in completion percentage and are facing a susceptible Washington State secondary.
4* Washington State Cougars vs. Fresno State Bulldogs NCAA Betting Pick: Fresno State ATS
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