Idaho State Bengals vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bengals and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MWN, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bulldogs as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 130 points.

IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Idaho State Bengals +10

This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Fresno State winning straight-up, we like Idaho State at +10.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 130 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Does Idaho State Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Idaho State Bengals will take on Fresno State with a 4-4 overall record. The Bengals are 1-4 on the road and 1-0 at home. Heading into their game against Fresno State, Idaho State is currently 3-3 ATS. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.

In eight games, Idaho State comes in with an over/under mark of 2-2-2, with their games averaging 130 points per game. Looking at the Bengals’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-0-2 with their games averaging 136 points per game.

Idaho State recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 76 points against Lindenwood. This output exceeded their season average of 69.1 points per game. Offensively, the Bengals hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 108th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 316th in terms of percentage and 292nd in three-pointers made.

In the current season, the Idaho State defense has excelled, sitting 17th in the nation by allowing 61.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Lindenwood, the Lions finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 70 points vs. Idaho State.

Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Heading into their 8th game of the season, Fresno State currently has a 3-4 record. In their last ten home games, which includes games from last year, Fresno State has a 4-6 record. At the moment, Fresno State’s ATS record sits below .500 at 1-5. In home games this season, Fresno State has a 1-4 record vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 3-6 ATS.

So far, Fresno State’s games have averaged 149 points per game with the average over/under line being 141.5 points. In their most recent three games, the Bulldogs’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 144 points per game.

The Fresno State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 56 points versus BYU. During the game, they attempted 12 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 46.8%. Leading Fresno State in scoring vs. BYU was Isaiah Hill with his 14 points. Jalen Weaver also added 10 points for the Bulldogs.

At this time, the Bulldogs’ defense is positioned 208th in the country, permitting 76.9 points per game. In today’s game, the Fresno State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 85 points.