In this article, we will formulate a Fresno State vs Washington State Prediction for this College Football Week 5 matchup on Saturday, October 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Washington State Cougars Preview
Washington State has a 1-3 record and are coming off a 24-34 home loss against Arizona. They will face Utah State and Oregon State next. Offensively, Washington State averages 22.2 points per game, ranking 109th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 24.8 points per game, which is 86th. Washington State averages 313.8 total yards per game (161 passing and 152.8 rushing), while allowing 380.3 total yards per game (173.3 rushing and 207 passing).
Caden Pinnick leads Washington State with 644 passing yards with 61.1% completed passes and 3 touchdowns. Kirby Vorhees leads the team in rushing yards with 210, while Daniel Blood has a team-high 15 receptions for 161 receiving yards. Defensively, Keith Brown has a team-high 24 total tackles (15 of them solo), while Linus Zunk leads the team with one sack.
Fresno State Bulldogs Preview
Fresno State has a 3-1 record and are coming off a 38-24 home win against Rice. They will face Boise State and San Diego State next. Offensively, Fresno State averages 28.2 points per game, ranking 82nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 19 points per game, which is 41st. Fresno State averages 365.3 total yards per game (205.5 passing and 159.8 rushing), while allowing 403 total yards per game (171.8 rushing and 231.3 passing).
Jayden Mandal leads Fresno State with 789 passing yards with 64.4% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. Rayshon Luke leads the team in rushing yards with 240, while Josiah Freeman has a team-high 18 receptions for 261 receiving yards. Defensively, K’Vion Thunderbird has a team-high 32 total tackles (15 of them solo), while Tytus Khajavi leads the team with 2 sacks.
Fresno State Bulldogs @ Washington State Cougars Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last four games against teams from California.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Fresno State’s last six games.
- Fresno State has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 games in October.
- Washington State has won the first half in each of its last 12 games as a home favorite.
- Washington State has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games.
Why the Fresno State Bulldogs will win
- Fresno State has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has lost nine of its last 11 games against conference opponents.
- Fresno State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games against teams from California.
- Fresno State has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Fresno State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Washington State’s last six games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Fresno State’s last seven games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Tank Hawkins ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Fresno State Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Simeon Harris ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington State ranks 130th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (28.9).
- Washington State ranks 128th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (70.0).
- Fresno State ranks 138th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (0.0).
- Fresno State ranks T5th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (6).
Fresno State vs Washington State Prediction
In this Fresno State vs Washington State Prediction, Washington State is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have opposite trajectories this season, as Washington State has won only once but is 3-1 against the spread, while Fresno has won and covered the spread in three straight games. On top of that, Fresno has been better both offensively and defensively and is averaging 37.6 ppg in its last three games, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take Fresno State and grab those +2.5 points in this one.