San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
The Spartans 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. San Jose State is favored by -3 in this Mountain West conference contest against Fresno State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.
SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs +3
This game will be played at Save Mart Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Fresno State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Spartans Win on the Road?
San Jose State improved to 9-12 on the season with a 75-64 win over Air Force on Saturday. The Spartans, playing at home, were -9 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 136.5.
San Jose State led 37-29 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35, closing out the win.
San Jose State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They hit 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 attempts, while shooting 50% on two-pointers.
Josh Uduje led the way with 24 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Latrell Davis was perfect from three, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 18 points on 7 of 8 shooting overall. Ethan Taylor also contributed 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 from three-point range.
San Jose State’s defense gave up 64 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From three-point range, their opponent connected on 10 of 21 attempts, shooting 47%. San Jose State sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 13, shooting 59%. The Spartans also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Will the Bulldogs Exceed Expectations at Home?
Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Fresno State’s season continued to be a struggle after an 82-60 loss to Boise State on Saturday. The Bulldogs, now 5-17, were heavy underdogs at +19.5 and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 147.5.
Fresno State fell behind early, trailing 44-26 at halftime. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to close the gap on the Broncos.
Fresno State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 4 of 18 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, and they finished with 8 offensive rebounds and 8 assists.
Andrew Meadow led the Bulldogs with 20 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Brian Amuneke added 16 points, shooting 33.3% from three. Alvaro Cardenas contributed 13 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% from three-point range.
Fresno State’s defense struggled, giving up 82 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 57% shooting, with 19 made two-pointers.
From three-point range, Fresno State allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they converted 11 free throws, a 91% success rate.