Washington State vs Fresno State Prediction 11-27-24 College Basketball Picks
Fresno State (3-2) vs. Washington State (5-1)
November 27, 2024 12:00 am EDT
The Line: Washington State -13.5; Over/Under: +159.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Washington State vs Fresno State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 26th at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars are 5-1 this year after they defeated Eastern Washington by a score of 96-81 in their last game. Washington State led 51-36 at halftime and scored 45 points in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 50% from the field, 53.3% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Dane Erikstrup led Washington State with 24 points and eight rebounds.
Prior to that game, the Cougars defeated Northern Colorado by a score of 83-69 but did lose to Iowa by a score of 76-66 before that. Washington State has scored 87.7 points per game and they have allowed 76.5 points per game, while also averaging 40.7 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Cedric Coward is averaging 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Washington State is shooting 48.8% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this year.
Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-2 this year after they defeated Long Beach State by a score of 72-69 in their last game. Fresno State trailed 39-28 at halftime, but they outscored Long Beach State 44-30 in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs shot 30% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 68.2% on free throws in the game. Amar Augillard led Fresno State with 25 points and one assist in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Prairie View by a score of 94-83 but did lose the two games before that. Fresno State has scored 74.4 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.6 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season. Amar Augillard is averaging 18.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Fresno State is shooting 39.9% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 25.9% on three-pointers this year.
Why Washington State will beat Fresno State
- Fresno State has lost each of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Washington State has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Washington State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Washington State vs Fresno State Prediction
Washington State has won five of their first six games this season and they come into this matchup as a pretty big favorite. The Cougars did suffer a 10-point loss to Iowa earlier this year, but they are scoring over 87 points per game and are shooting 48.8% from the field. Fresno State has won two games in a row, but their level of competition so far this season has been pretty low. The Bulldogs are only shooting 39.9% from the field and that just isn’t good enough. Take Washington State here.
