Fresno State vs San Diego State Predictions
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Over 45.5 Points @ -112
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We’re surprised that the total line is 45.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when San Diego State and Fresno State take to the field. Take the -112 and cheer on points.
Get our expert Fresno State vs San Diego State predictions, including our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Dive into each section for the full analysis of each play.
Fresno State vs San Diego State Preview
Fresno State go up against San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, October 17.
Fresno State Bulldogs have now enjoyed two consecutive road wins, while their previous game was a 38-31 home loss against Boise State Broncos at Bulldog Stadium.
San Diego State Aztecs lost on the road in their last game. Oregon State Beavers won 66-14 at Reser Stadium.
H2H: SDSU Came Out on Top in Last H2H Matchup
San Diego State have beaten Fresno State in the last two matchups. A 33-18 victory at Snapdragon Stadium was followed by a 23-0 win at Bulldog Stadium. The past 5 clashes between these teams have seen three San Diego State wins.
Best Bet
We’re confident that Over 45.5 is the value play at -112. We’re expecting these college football teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The 45.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Fresno State games.The 45.5 line has been covered in the last 3 San Diego State games.The 45.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 6 San Diego State games this season.The 45.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 San Diego State games at home.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our CFB handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the matchup might unfold.
Over 45.5 Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
There’s the chance to land massive odds when it comes to a the Dogs correct score win. We’ll try a 34-17 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
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Fresno State vs San Diego State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Expecting a Fresno State Victory
Sportsbooks’ favorites Fresno State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -263 about them triumphing means a 72% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Diego State are trading at +215.
There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 45.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 45.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.
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Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego State Standing on Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Matches
San Diego State have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, averaging 30.40 points on offense and surrendering 14.70 on defense.
Fresno State have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 22.30 points scored and 22.40 points allowed.
In their most recent matchup at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego State got the better of Fresno State 33-18.
San Diego State Home Stats
8-2
45.10
30.40
14.70
4
6
Fresno State Away Stats
6-4
44.70
22.30
22.40
3
7
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O45.5 = Games Over 45.5 Points
U45.5 = Games Under 45.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Fresno State Bulldogs Stats
San Diego State Aztecs Stats
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
-7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
+7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 43.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 44.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 45.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.00 pts and allowed 16.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.30 pts and allowed 22.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 53.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 49.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 45.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.30 pts and allowed 29.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 33.10 pts and allowed 16.50 pts in the last 10 home games
Expert Analysis by Peter Taylor
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