San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Fresno State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, CA

TV: truTV

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Fresno State Bulldogs (4-3) are welcoming the San Jose State Spartans (5-2) at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024. San Jose State is 5.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is 55.

The San Jose State Spartans head into this matchup 5-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Spartans took the field against the Wyoming Cowboys and notched a win by a score of 24-14. The San Jose State Spartans ended up rushing 25 different times and accounted for 176 yards, which earned them an average of 7.0 yards per carry. Overall, they ran 64 plays which gave them 498 yards. San Jose State gave up 18 pass completions on 38 tries for a total of 310 yds, and a completion rate of 47.4%. On the ground, the Spartans conceded 56 yds on 38 tries, which calculates to 1.5 yds per run surrendered.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the San Jose State Spartans are averaging 32.1 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 97.4 yards on the ground which ranks them 126th in D-1. The Spartans have racked up 2,994 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, San Jose State has earned 19 touchdowns via the pass and 10 rushing touchdowns. San Jose State has tallied 151 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 48 infractions for 419 yards. They have turned the ball over 15 different times.

The Spartans are sitting in 71st in college football in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 24.4 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 3.7 yards per rush and 150.4 yards on the ground per contest for the year. In total, they have given up 1,053 rushing yards through 7 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Spartans have given up 1,556 yards which has them sitting in 81st in D-1. They are giving up 222.3 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 56.7%. In total, they have yielded 372.7 yards/outing which has them sitting 80th in college football. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns by air as well as 12 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 4-3 this year. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs walked away with a victory by a final of 24-21 when they faced the Nevada Wolf Pack. Fresno State allowed 39 rushing attempts for 84 yds (2.2 yds per carry). The Bulldogs secondary conceded a completion percentage of 64.0%, relinquishing 211 yards on 16 out of 25 through the air. The Bulldogs finished the game with a total of 316 yds while running 58 plays (5.4 yards per play). Fresno State ran for 3.3 yards per tote, totaling 126 yards on 38 attempts.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Bulldogs are sitting 72nd in the country averaging 28.1 points per game. The Fresno State Bulldogs hold an average of 375.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 80th in the country. The Fresno State offense has racked up 398 yards of penalties on 44 infractions, ranking them 57th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 11 picks while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have earned 144 first downs. For the year so far, the Bulldogs have racked up 1,815 yards via the pass as well as an average of 259.3 passing yards per contest, putting them at 39th in college football. They average 116.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 812 yards for the year.

The Bulldogs are relinquishing 26.6 points per contest, which has them 86th in Division 1. Fresno State has surrendered a total of 943 rushing yards (134.7 yards per contest) as well as 8 touchdowns on the ground for the year. This season, they have surrendered 186 points. They have allowed 11 touchdowns through the air and 208.3 yards per outing, ranking them 49th in the nation. The Bulldogs defense has taken the field for 468 plays, which is good for 84th in the country. Their defense has tallied 4 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Spartans +5.0

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