Fresno State Bulldogs vs Boise State Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
The Bulldogs and Broncos are set to face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Broncos will host the game at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -19.5 vs. Fresno State in a Mountain West conference matchup.
FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +19.5
This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Broncos.
- Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like Fresno State at +19.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Bulldogs Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Fresno State’s struggles continued with an 83-72 road loss to Wyoming on Tuesday, dropping their season record to 5-16. The Bulldogs entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Fresno State trailed 31-30 at halftime but couldn’t capitalize on a strong 2nd half where they outscored Wyoming 37-36. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.
Fresno State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field and 22.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts. They also hit 68.4% of their free throws, going 13-for-19 from the line.
The Bulldogs grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Jalen Weaver led the way with 23 points, while Kobe Newton added 18 points, hitting 4-of-8 from three. Obi Agbim was also effective from deep, connecting on 5-of-7 threes and finishing with 17 points.
Fresno State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 11 made shots from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Fresno State’s defense was unable to contain the shooters, who connected on 17 of 36 attempts for 47%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10 shots, a 76% success rate. Fresno State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Does Boise State Have What it Takes at Home?
Boise State improved to 13-7 on the season with a 66-56 win over Nevada on Wednesday. The Broncos, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread with the victory.
Boise State led 28-24 at halftime and outscored Nevada 38-32 in the second half. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 136.5 over/under line.
Boise State managed 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49%. They hit 8 of 25 from beyond the arc, connecting at a 32% rate, while making 50% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Broncos shot 69.2%, hitting 18 of 26 attempts.
Javan Buchanan led the way with 19 points, shooting 58.3% from the field. Alvaro Cardenas and Nick Davidson each added 18 points, with Davidson hitting 75% of his threes. Tyson Degenhart contributed 17 points, despite shooting just 30.8% overall and 28.6% from deep.
Boise State’s defense held their opponent to just 56 points, allowing them to shoot 40% from the field. The Broncos gave up 12 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 50% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Boise State’s defense allowed 8 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 69%. Boise State gave up 8 offensive rebounds.