Hawaii Warriors vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Hawaii Warriors vs Fresno State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, CA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Valley Children's Stadium is the location where the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-3) will attempt to beat the Hawaii Warriors (3-5) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Fresno State opens this contest as 12.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 48.5.

The Hawaii Warriors step onto the field holding a record of 3-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Warriors played the Nevada Wolf Pack and went home with a win by a final score of 34-13. Overall, they tallied 67 plays which converted into 395 yds. The Hawaii Warriors rushed the ball a total of 42 times and accrued 242 yds, which came out to an average of 5.8 yds per carry. Against the run, the Warriors gave up 94 yards on 29 attempts, which calculates to 3.2 yards per rush allowed. Hawaii conceded 26 completions on 39 attempts for a total of 286 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Hawaii Warriors are sitting at 21.5 PPG. As a unit they maintain an average of 103.6 yards on the ground ranking them 123rd in college football. The Warriors have earned 2,775 total yards over the course of this year. With reference to scoring, Hawaii has totaled 13 touchdowns via the pass and 7 rushing touchdowns. Hawaii has accrued 165 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 64 infractions for 587 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 11 different times.

The Warriors rank 51st in D-1 regarding team defense, giving up 22.3 points per game. They are giving up an average of 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 131.6 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 1,053 rushing yards through 8 games. Concerning passing yards, the Warriors have conceded 1,768 yards which ranks them 77th in D-1. They have yielded 221.0 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 65.6%. In total, they have relinquished 352.6 yards/game which puts them 59th in Division 1. They have given up 12 touchdowns via the pass and 10 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 5-3 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bulldogs got the victory with a final of 33-10 when they played the San Jose State Spartans. Fresno State ran the ball for 3.2 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 126 yds on 40 attempts. The Bulldogs finished the contest with 401 yards while running 81 plays (5.0 yds per play). The Bulldogs passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 41.2%, relinquishing 284 yds on 21 for 51 through the air. Fresno State conceded 18 attempts on the ground for 101 yds (5.6 yards per carry).

The Fresno State Bulldogs hold an average of 378.5 yards per contest, which ranks them 81st in Division 1. The Fresno State offense has accrued 434 yds of penalties on 48 violations, which has them sitting 65th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 117.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 938 yards for this year. They have tossed 12 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have earned 166 first downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Bulldogs rank 61st in the nation averaging 28.8 points per game. For the year thus far, the Bulldogs have thrown for a total of 2,090 passing yards not to mention an average of 261.3 passing yards per contest, putting them at 39th in college football.

The Bulldogs are giving up 24.5 PPG, which has them sitting 71st in the country. Fresno State has allowed a total of 1,044 rushing yards (130.5 yards per contest) and 8 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. This year, they have relinquished 196 pts. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 217.8 yards per game, ranking them 66th in Division 1. The Bulldogs defense has been on the field for 537 plays, which has them ranked 92nd in college football. They have tallied 4 fumbles and 12 interceptions for the year.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -12.5

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