Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/23

The Roadrunners and Bulldogs are set to face off at 10:00 ET on MWN. The Bulldogs will host the game at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 132.5 points, and the Bulldogs are favored to win at home vs. the Roadrunners.

BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs -9.5

This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Fresno State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Roadrunners Lock in a Win at Fresno?

Today’s game will mark the 10th contest for Bakersfield this season and they currently have a record of 4-5. In their previous ten road games, which includes games from last year, Bakersfield has a record of 1-9. As Bakersfield enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 2-5. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through nine games, Bakersfield has an over/under record of 6-1-0, with their games averaging 139.6 points per game on average. When looking at the Roadrunners’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 153 points per game.

In their latest game, Bakersfield offense put up 73 points against South Dakota. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 44.1% and made 3 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Kaleb Higgins, who is averaging 17.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Ugnius Jarusevicius also maintains a PPG average of 8.3 heading into game.

Coming into today’s game, the Bakersfield defense is giving up an average of 69.1 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.9 threes per game vs. Fresno State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 27.7%.

Will Fresno State Make it Happen at Home?

The Bakersfield Roadrunners have a 5-4 overall record as they prepare to face Fresno State. Fresno State can even their home record at .500 if they win today, as they currently sit at 2-3 at home. Prior to today’s game, Fresno State holds a 1-5 ATS record. In home games this season, Fresno State is 1-4 vs. the spread and has a 4-5 ATS record in their previous ten home games.

Fresno State’s games have, on average, featured 149 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 141.5 points so far. The Bulldogs’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 143 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Fresno State offense put up just 56 points vs. the BYU Cougars. Overall, they are now averaging 74.1 points per game which is 267th in the country. Isaiah Hill was the leading scorer for the Bulldogs, putting up 14 points. In addition, Jalen Weaver contributed 10 points.

Fresno State’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Fresno State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 46.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.6% this season.