USC Upstate vs Fresno State Prediction 11/5/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The USC Upstate Spartans and the Fresno State Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Save Mart Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a USC Upstate Spartans vs. Fresno State Bulldogs prediction.

USC Upstate Spartans Recap

The USC Upstate Spartans come into this game looking to bounce back from their 87-75 loss at the hands of Cal Baptist last time out to sit at 0-1 this season. 

Spartans Looking For First Win On The Road

Karmani Gregory led the Spartans with 22 points on 9 of 13 shooting with a pair of threes while Learic Davis added 15 points with 5 rebounds on 5 of 7 shoowing with 2 threes and Mason Bendinger chipped in 10 points to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for USC Upstate in the losing effort. Coen Collier and Carmelo Adkins each added a team-high 6 rebounds while Tyler Smith had 7 points and a team-high 3 steals in the loss.

Fresno State Bulldogs Recap

The Fresno State Bulldogs come into this game looking to add on to their 88-51 win over subdivision Fresno Pacific last time out to start the year at 1-0.

Bulldogs Looking For 2-0 Start

Jake Heidbreder led the Bulldogs on 19 points, shooting 7 of 12 from the floor with 3 threes, 4 rebounds and 4 assists while DeShawn Gory added 14 points on 6 of 8 shooting with a pair of steals. Jac Mani had 12 points and 4 rebounds to round out the trio of double-digit scorers for Fresno State in the win while Zaon Collins had 9 points with team-highs of 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Wilson Jacques added 8 rebounds as well in the winning effort.

USC Upstate Spartans @ Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Trends: November 5, 2025

Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win

• USC Upstate has lost each of its last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Fresno State has won 29 of its last 35 night games against non-Conference opponents at Save Mart Center.
• USC Upstate has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the USC Upstate Spartans will win

• Fresno State has lost seven of its last eight games following a home win.
• Fresno State has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Fresno State’s last nine games have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Thirty-five of USC Upstate’s last 38 road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.

USC Upstate Spartans vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction

I’m on Fresno State here. It’s not a game I’m rushing to bet, mainly because I’m not sure a game over Fresno Pacific tells us anything about Fresno State. However, the Spartans didn’t look good defensively against Cal Baptist and I think I’d need a few more points to consider them in this spot. Give me Fresno State at home in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Fresno State -9.5