Fresno State Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs UCLA Bruins

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The UCLA Bruins (4-7) will go up against the Fresno State Bulldogs (6-5) at Rose Bowl on Saturday, November 30, 2024. UCLA opens as 9.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 46.5.

The Fresno State Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 6-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bulldogs played against the Colorado State Rams and took home the win by a score of 28-22. On the ground, the Bulldogs gave up 87 yds on 29 tries, which is an average of 3.0 yds per run allowed. Fresno State surrendered 26 completions on 51 tries for a total of 315 yards, and a completion percentage of 51.0%. In all, they had 61 plays which converted into 331 yards. The Fresno State Bulldogs ended up rushing 32 times and accounted for 145 yds, which had them averaging 4.5 yards per attempt.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Fresno State Bulldogs are averaging 27.8 points per game. As a unit they have an average of 99.7 yards on the ground which ranks them 122nd in Division 1. The Bulldogs have tallied 3,819 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Fresno State has amassed 18 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. Fresno State has accumulated 213 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 66 penalties for 603 yds. They have surrendered the football 15 times.

Regarding passing yardage, the Bulldogs are giving up 2,316 yards which ranks them 53rd in college football. They have yielded 210.5 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 53.0%. For the season, they are granting 353.8 yards per outing putting them 52nd in college football. They have yielded 17 touchdowns via the pass as well as 13 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.0 yards per attempt on the ground and 143.4 yards on the ground per game on the season. During the season, they have given up 1,577 yards via the ground game in 11 games. The Bulldogs are sitting in 71st in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 25.0 points per game.

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The Bruins head into this game 4-7 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bruins went home defeated by a final of 19-13 when they played the USC Trojans. The Bruins finished with a total of 376 yds on 55 plays (6.8 yards per play). UCLA ended up running for 4.3 yds per attempt, totaling 111 yards on 26 carries. UCLA surrendered 29 rush attempts for 86 yds (3.0 yds per rush). The Bruins pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 55.6%, surrendering 260 yds on 20 out of 36 passing.

Regarding how much they score, the Bruins currently rank 124th in the nation by tallying 18.3 points per contest. The UCLA Bruins are averaging 325.6 yards per outing, which has them sitting 120th in college football. The UCLA offense has totaled 757 yards of penalties on 90 infractions, which ranks them 8th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 11 interceptions while losing 6 fumbles and they have recorded 196 1st downs. For the season so far, the Bruins have compiled 2,617 passing yards in addition to an average of 237.9 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 53rd in the country. They maintain an average of 87.7 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 965 yards overall.

The Bruins are relinquishing 26.4 points per contest, ranking them 80th in the nation. UCLA has yielded a total of 1,092 yards rushing (99.3 yards per contest) as well as 17 touchdowns on the ground for the season. This year, they have conceded 290 pts. They have allowed 18 touchdowns through the air as well as 247.0 yards/outing, ranking them 112th in the country. The Bruins defense has been on the field for 699 plays, which ranks them 38th in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions this season.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Bruins college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bruins -9.0

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