Washington State vs. Fresno State Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Oct. 12

Two of the top offensive performers in college football will be on display when John Mateer and the Washington State Cougars (4-1) take on Mac Dalena and the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

The Cougars are the favorites (-3.5) in their game versus the Bulldogs, with the over/under being 61.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Cougars are -166 and the Bulldogs are +138.)

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

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Washington State -3.5 vs. Fresno State

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Washington State vs. Fresno State Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Cougars (-3.5)
  • Moneyline: Cougars (-166), Bulldogs (+138)
  • Total: 61.5 points
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Washington State vs. Fresno State Betting Stats and Info

The Cougars’ record against the spread is just 2-2-0. The Cougars are winless in one game against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more. Washington State has won both games as the moneyline favorite this season. Fresno State has three wins against the spread in four opportunities this season (3-1-0). The Bulldogs’ record against the spread, when underdogs by 3.5 points or more, is a spotless 1-0. This is the third time this year Fresno State is an underdog on the moneyline, after losing the previous two such games.

Washington State vs. Fresno State Recent Stats and Trends

Washington State Cougars

Fresno State Bulldogs

Washington State vs. Fresno State Key Players

Washington State Cougars

  • Mateer has passed for 1,429 yards (89-for-153), with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions (285.8 yards per game). He’s also carried the football 77 times for 453 yards and five scores, averaging 90.6 YPG.
  • So far this season Wayshawn Parker has rushed for 325 yards (65 per game), with two touchdowns.
  • Kyle Willams has grabbed 25 passes for a team best 464 yards and five touchdowns. He averages 92.8 receiving yards per game.
  • Kris Hutson has also tacked on 379 yards, on 25 catches plus one touchdown. He puts up 75.8 receiving yards per game.
  • Josh Meredith has 286 receiving yards on 19 receptions (27 targets), with two touchdowns, averaging 57.2 yards per game.
  • Raam Stevenson Jr. has two sacks to lead the team, and has also collected two TFL and six tackles.
  • Stephen Hall has racked up 14 tackles, one TFL, and one interception, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
  • This season Ethan O’Connor leads the team with two interceptions and has added eight tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.

Fresno State Bulldogs

  • This season, Mikey Keene has put up 1,356 passing yards (271.2 per game) while completing 111 of 167 passes (66.5%), with seven touchdowns and six interceptions.
  • Malik Sherrod has racked up a team-best 196 rushing yards (39.2 per game) and four touchdowns.
  • Elijah Gilliam has 175 yards on 48 carries (35 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
  • Dalena has hauled in 22 catches for 501 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 100.2 receiving yards per game.
  • Jalen Moss has hauled in 22 catches for 338 yards (67.6 per game).
  • Raylen Sharpe has caught 25 passes on 38 targets for 249 yards and one touchdown, averaging 49.8 yards per game.
  • This season Ezra Christensen leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL.
  • Cameron Lockridge leads the team in both tackles and interceptions, totaling 18 tackles, two TFL, and three interceptions over the current campaign.