Washington State vs Fresno State Prediction College Football Picks 10/12/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington State vs Fresno State Prediction for this College Football Week 7 game on Saturday, October 12th, at Valley Children’s Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a Washington State Cougars vs Fresno State Bulldogs pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washingon State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Fresno State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington State and Fresno State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cougars and Bulldogs. 

How Does Fresno State Bounce Back? 

Two games ago Fresno State faced off against UNLV and it was an ugly game. Fresno State scored 14 points while the defense gave up 59 points. Two games ago Fresno State was able to beat New Mexico 38-21. Under center for Fresno State in the last game was Mikey Keene and he completed 27 of his 41 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The defense wasn’t good enough and they are going to need the defense to be a whole lot better. 

Fresno State on the season is averaging 31.2 points while their defense is giving up 28 points per game. The defense gave up 59 points in the last game and if they want to find success in this game, they are going to need the defense to be better here. 

Washington State Defense Make the Stops 

Washington State’s defense couldn’t make the stops in the last game, and that led to the 45-24 defeat to Boise State. The defense had no answer for Ashton Gentry as they allowed him to rush for 259 yards and four touchdowns. Even though the defense struggled, the offense was good, and it was quarterback John Mateer who had a strong game. Mateer completed 26 of his 37 passes for 327 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. 

Overall this season Washington State is averaging 41.8 points while their defense is giving up 32.4 points per game. The offense is going to need to put on a show here to really try to put the pressure on. 

Why Washington State Will Beat Fresno State 

• Washington State has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Fresno State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in October.
• The favorite has covered the spread in each of Fresno State’s last three games.

Washington State vs Fresno State Prediction

Washington State lost the last game, but they are going to bounce back in a big way here. Washington State is averaging 41.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Fresno State’s offense isn’t going to be good enough, and that will be the difference here. Washington State is going to score at least 40 points here, and Washington State will get the job done. Back Washington State against the spread.