The Idaho State Bengals and Fresno State Bulldogs face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at the Save Mart Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Idaho State vs Fresno State prediction.

Idaho State Looks for Second Road Win

Idaho State has struggled on the road so far this season and their only win came against Campbell. In that win they gave up only 55 points and they are going to need that same type of defense to step up here. The last game Idaho State came at home against Lindwood and they secured the 76-70 victory. Idaho State is averaging 69.1 points while their defense is giving up 61.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 286th and in this game they need to find a way to get the offense going here. 

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Fresno State’s Defense Is an Issue

Fresno State have lost three games in a row and they looked awful in the last game against BYU. Fresno State scored only 56 points against BYU and the defense was awful giving up 85 points. Isaiah Hill had a strong game putting up 14 points, five rebounds and two assists. Fresno State is averaging 71.3 points while their defense is giving up 76.9 points per game. The defense is ranked 295th and the defense is going to need to be better here. Isaiah Hill is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. 

Idaho State vs Fresno State Betting Prediction

Fresno State’s defense is a major issue giving up 76.9 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. Idaho State scored 76 points in the last game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Idaho State is going to have no issue running up the score here and this is going to be a comfortable victory for Fresno State here. Back Fresno State against the spread.