Fresno State vs Washington State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/27/24

The Fresno State Bulldogs are visiting the Washington State Cougars on Tuesday, November 26th at the Acrisure Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Fresno State Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars Prediction.

Washington State Cougars Preview

The Washington State Cougars have a 5-1 record this season and are coming off a 96-81 win over Eastern Washington. The Cougars are 4-2 against the spread, and 4-2 in over/under while having a 4-0 home record. 

Offensively, Washington State is averaging 87.7 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.5 points per game (285th). The Cougars shoot 48.8% from the field (62nd) and  36.1% from beyond the arc (118th). The Cougars shoot 76.3% from the free-throw line (52nd) and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game (72nd).

Cedric Coward leads Washington State in scoring with an average of 17.7 points and 7 rebounds, while Nate Calmese adds 17.2 points and 3.2 assists.

Fresno State Bulldogs Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs have a 3-2 record this season and are coming off a 72-69 win in Long Beach State. The Bulldogs are 2-2-1 against the spread, and 3-2 in over/under, while they have a 1-2 road record. 

Offensively, Fresno State is averaging 74.4 points per game, which ranks 225th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.8 points per game (260th). The Bulldogs shoot just 39.9% from the field (329th) and  25.9% from beyond the arc (352nd). The Bulldogs shoot 68.7% from the free-throw line (231st) and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game (125th).

Amar Augillard leads Fresno State in scoring with an average of 18.4 points, while Mykell Robinson adds 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Fresno State has lost each of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Washington State has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win

• Washington State has lost five of its last six games against the Mountain West Conference.
• Fresno State has won the first half in five of its last six night games against the West Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Fresno State’s last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue has produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Thirty-one of Washington State’s last 32 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington State ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (87.7).
• Washington State ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.7).
• Fresno State ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.1).
• Fresno State ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.4).

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars Prediction

Washington State has won both previous meetings against Fresno State but went 1-1 against the spread. In this Fresno State Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, Washington State is coming as a -13.5 home favorite. The Cougars are winning by an average of 11.2 points per game, and have very efficient shooting percentages. On the other hand, Fresno State struggles mightily with their shooting, as they are bottom-40 in field goal percentage and bottom-15 in 3-point percentage. Washington State is also very efficient from the free-throw line and is top 80 in rebounding. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the Washington State Cougars to win and cover at home.