Fresno State Bulldogs vs Long Beach State Beach Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Fresno State vs Long Beach State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Long Beach.

Fresno State vs Long Beach State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Beach face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Beach are hosting the game at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Long Beach State is favored by -2.5 against Fresno State in a non-conference matchup.

Fresno State vs. Long Beach State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at Long Beach State Beach
Where: Long Beach at Walter Pyramid
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Betting Odds LBST -2.5, FREST +107 | LBST -128 O/U 144.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win on the Road?

Fresno State improved to 3-1 on the season with a 94-83 win over Prairie View A&M on Wednesday. The Bulldogs were -14 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 177, surpassing the O/U line of 156.

Fresno State took control early, leading 53-36 at halftime. However, they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own, leading to a closer finish than expected.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State put up 94 points in their latest game, shooting 48.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, with a strong 58% from two-point range, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 22 threes (27.3%).

Mor Seck and Jordan Tillmon led the Bulldogs with 18 points each, while Seck added 12 rebounds in just 19 minutes. Mykell Robinson was efficient, shooting 77.8% from the field and contributing 8 assists and 10 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 58% of their two-point attempts (29/50).

From three-point range, Fresno State held their opponent to 27% shooting, as they went 6/22. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 of those attempts for 72%. Fresno State also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Beach Preview: Will the Beach Make it Happen at Home?

Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games

Long Beach State’s season continued with a tough road game against Gonzaga on Wednesday, November 20th. The Beach lost 84-41, falling short of covering the +34.5 point spread.

After trailing 40-24 at halftime, Long Beach State managed just 17 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points of 125 were well under the 150.5 O/U line.

Beach Offense Breakdown

Long Beach State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 41 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. They were particularly cold from beyond the arc, hitting only 10% of their threes (2/20), leading to an effective field goal percentage of 33.3%.

At the free-throw line, the Beach shot 45.5% (5/11), and they finished with just 6 assists. Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each contributed 15 points, with Ike shooting 44.4% and Battle hitting 38.5% of his shots. Devin Askew added 12 points, despite shooting just 27.8% from the field.

Beach Team Defense

Long Beach State struggled defensively, giving up 84 points on 46% shooting from the field. Their interior defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% on two-point attempts, converting 20 of 36 shots.

From beyond the arc, Long Beach State allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. Additionally, Long Beach State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Beach Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Fresno State has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 72 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, Long Beach State has an ATS record of just 5-4-1. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 68 points per game.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Fresno State has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 1-9 straight up.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Beach have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.