San Jose State vs Fresno State Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks
Fresno State (5-17) vs San Jose State (11-12)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Save Mart Center)
Betting Odds: Fresno State +3 -- Over/Under: 146 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MWN
The San Jose State Spartans are visiting the Fresno State Bulldogs on Tuesday, February 4th at the Save Mart Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction. We will examine:
The Fresno State Bulldogs' recent form and player performance
The San Jose State Spartans' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Fresno State Bulldogs
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Jose State Spartans
Recent betting trends in games played between San Jose State Spartans and Fresno State Bulldogs
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs game
Fresno State Bulldogs Preview
The Fresno State Bulldogs have a 5-17 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs are coming off a 60-82 loss to Boise State. The Bulldogs are 12-9-1 against the spread, and 13-9 in over/under, while having a 4-5 home record.
Offensively, Fresno State is averaging 71.8 points per game, which ranks 249th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 81.6 points per game (354th). The Bulldogs shoot 40.5% from the field (345th) and 30.8% from beyond the arc (324th). The Bulldogs shoot 68.9% from the free-throw line (278th) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (217th).
Zaon Collins leads Fresno State in scoring, with an average of 12.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and a team-high 4.4 assists, while Alex Crawford adds 12.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
San Jose State Spartans Preview
The San Jose State Spartans have an 11-12 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the Mountain West. San Jose is coming off a 75-64 win over Air Force. The Spartans are 17-4 against the spread, and 13-7-1 in over/under while having a 1-6 road record.
Offensively, San Jose State is averaging 74.3 points per game, which ranks 190th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.9 points per game (201st). The Spartans shoot 45.6% from the field (139th) and 36% from beyond the arc (82nd). The Spartans shoot 75% from the free-throw line (75th) and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (248th).
Josh Uduje leads San Jose State in scoring with an average of 16.2 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Will McClendon adds 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 2.9 assists per game.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Kansas State has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona State has won 12 of its last 13 Tuesday night games.
- Arizona State has won the first half in three of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Arizona State has lost each of its last four home games.
- The road team has won each of Arizona State's last four games.
- Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.
San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs Head-to-Head
Fresno State is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against San Jose State and is 6-2-1 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Fresno State won 69-57 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction
In this San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, San Jose State is coming as -3 road favorites. San Jose State is rightfully favored, as they have been better than the struggling Fresno State this season. The Bulldogs are 1-9 in their last 10 games, while the Spartans have covered the spread in their last 8 games. The value here lies with the road team, so pick the San Jose State Spartans and lay the points on the road.
Nikos’s Pick San Jose State Spartans -3
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
