Washington State Cougars vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, Oct 12, 2024 College football tips, best bets and odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs. Fresno State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, California

TV: FS1

Odds/point distribution: Bulldogs (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 61.5

The Washington State Cougars (4-1) travel to Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024, where they will attempt to beat the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2). Fresno State opens this game with 3.5 points from the oddsmakers. The total is set at 61.5.

The Washington State Cougars enter the field with a record of 4-1 on the season. The last time they took the field, the Cougars faced the Boise State Broncos and lost that game by a record of 45-24. The Washington State Cougars ended up running 39 times and gaining 89 yards, giving them an average of 2.3 yards per carry. They ran 76 plays in the game, giving them a total of 416 yards. Washington State managed 12 completions on 21 attempts for a total of 184 yards and a completion rate of 57.1%. When it came to stopping the run, the Cougars gained 276 yards on 36 attempts, an average of 7.7 yards per rush allowed.

The Cougars have earned 2,477 total yards this season. When it comes to getting to the end zone, Washington State has scored 14 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns. They turned the ball over five times. Washington State has 116 1st downs and committed 35 infractions for 298 yards. As a team, they average 197.4 yards on the ground game, which is 32nd in college football. In terms of scoring, the Washington State Cougars average 41.8 points per game.

In terms of passing yards, the Cougars have given up 1,462 yards, which ranks them 123rd in Division 1. They have given up 292.4 passing yards per game and have given up a completion rate of 62.4%. On the season, they are giving up 468.6 yards per game, ranking 127th in Division 1. They have scored 11 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing an average of 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 176.2 rushing yards per game this season. During this season, they have given up 881 rushing yards in five games. The Cougars rank 115th in college football in scoring opponents, allowing 32.4 PPG.

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The Bulldogs enter this game with a record of 3-2 on the season. In their last game, the Bulldogs lost 59-14 to the UNLV Rebels. Fresno State ran the ball 1.0 yards per carry and finished with 30 yards on 31 carries. The Bulldogs finished the game with 346 yards rushing on 76 plays (4.6 yards per play). The Bulldogs' pass defense posted an 82.4% completion rate and gave up 198 yards on 14 of 17 through the air. Fresno State gave up 39 attempts on the ground for 252 yards (6.5 yards per rush).

In terms of scoring, the Bulldogs rank 53rd nationally with an average PPG of 31.2. The Fresno State Bulldogs average 394.6 yards per contest, ranking 67th nationally. Fresno State's offense has amassed a total of 261 yards of penalty on 26 infractions, ranking 102nd in college football when it comes to supporting the opponent. They threw 8 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and gained 106 first downs. Season-to-date, the Bulldogs currently have 1,405 passing yards and an average of 281.0 passing yards per game, which ranks them 27th in college football. They averaged 113.6 yards per game in the ground game and ran for 568 total yards.

Fresno State has given up 736 total yards on the ground (147.2 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns on the ground on the season. They have allowed 10 passing touchdowns in addition to 215.0 yards/out, ranking 70th in college football. They have 3 fumbles and 7 picks on the season. The Bulldogs' defense has been on the field for 335 games, which ranks 59th in college football. The Bulldogs are giving up 28.0 points per game, which ranks them 94th in D-1. In total, they scored a total of 140 points.

Who will win the Cougars/Bulldogs college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh's pick: Take the Bulldogs +3.5

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