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Odds, picks and predictions for Washington State and Fresno State

The Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2) welcome the Washington State Cougars (4-1) at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze the 24/7 college football odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Washington State vs. Fresno State Opportunitiesand make our college football picks and predictions.

The Cougars won their first four games after a bye, including Power 4 victories over the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Washington Huskies, both of whom received top 25 votes in the Coaches Poll. However, WSU suffered its first loss in its last game. In Week 5, the team lost 45-24 on the road to Boise State and failed to cover itself as a 6.5-point underdog. Washington State is the favorite at 1-1 against the spread (ATS).

The Bulldogs, who also had a bye week, lost to the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines 30-10 to start their season on Aug. 31, 30-10. They then won three straight, including victories over the New Mexico State Aggies and the New Mexico Lobos. Fresno State went 3-1 in Week 5, but lost 59-14 to the UNLV Rebels as a 2.5-point underdog. At least 38 points were scored in 3 of 5 games this season.

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Washington State vs. Fresno State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Washington State -165 (Bet $165 to win $100) | Fresno State +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the Spread (ATS): Washington State -3.5 (-105) | Fresno State +3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Washington State and Fresno State tips and predictions

forecast

Washington State 38, Fresno State 28

Money line

HAPPEN.

There isn't much value on the moneyline. Washington State is hardly too expensive to play on the moneyline, while Fresno State isn't worth the risk as an underdog.

Against the spread

BET WASHINGTON STATE -3.5 (-105).

The Cougars are not a single-digit favorite yet this season and are 1-1 ATS when the favorite; They are 2-1 and ATS as underdogs.

Fresno State is a single-digit underdog at 0-1 ATS and has scored a combined 24 points against UNLV and Michigan, the only competitive games it has played this season. The Bulldogs struggled defensively as they also allowed a combined 89 points to these two teams.

Expect the Cougars to come out on top and cover as well. Take WASHINGTON STATE -3.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET OVER 61.5 (-105).

Both teams enjoy accumulating points and allowing them. The Cougars are 3-2 O/U this season and have scored 24 points or more in every game. They have scored at least 37 points in 3 of 5 games and have allowed at least 45 points in 2 consecutive games.

The Bulldogs have scored 38 points or more in three of their last four games and have allowed an average of over 40 points per game in their last two games. Their defense has struggled this season, allowing 30 or more points in three of five games. Fresno State is also 3-2 O/U.

Take OVER 61.5 (-105).

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