Boise State Broncos vs Fresno State Bulldogs Matchup

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

Fresno State vs Boise State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Broncos face off at 4:00 ET on MWN. The Broncos are hosting the game at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Boise State is favored by -19.5 vs. Fresno State in a Mountain West conference matchup.

Fresno State vs. Boise State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at Boise State Broncos
Where: Boise at ExtraMile Arena
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds BOISE -19.5, FREST +1600 | BOISE -4500 O/U 149.5

Bulldogs Preview: Does Fresno State Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Fresno State dropped to 5-16 on the season after an 83-72 road loss to Wyoming on Tuesday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.

Fresno State trailed 31-30 at halftime but outscored Wyoming 37-36 in the second half. Despite the close score in the second half, the Bulldogs couldn’t close the gap and pull off the upset.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State scored 72 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts (22/44) but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 22.7% (5/22) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 68.4% (13/19) and pulled down 18 offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 assists as a team.

Jalen Weaver led the Bulldogs with 23 points, shooting 42.9% overall and 30.0% from three (3/10). Obi Agbim was efficient, hitting 5 of 7 threes (71.4%) and finishing with 17 points and 5 assists. Kobe Newton also contributed, shooting 50% from deep (4/8) and adding 18 points and 7 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 11/21.

From beyond the arc, Fresno State allowed 17 threes on 36 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 76%. Fresno State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Broncos Preview: Does Boise State Stand a Chance at Home?

Boise State improved to 13-7 on the season with a 66-56 win over Nevada on Wednesday. The Broncos, who were -7.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

Boise State led 28-24 at halftime and outscored Nevada 38-32 in the second half. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Boise State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49%. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-25, and shot 50% on two-pointers, making 12 of 24 attempts. At the free-throw line, the Broncos connected on 18 of 26 attempts, good for 69.2%.

Javan Buchanan led the way with 19 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 40% from three. Alvaro Cardenas and Nick Davidson each added 18 points, with Davidson hitting 75% from deep and Cardenas dishing out 5 assists. Tyson Degenhart contributed 17 points despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 28.6% from three.

Broncos Team Defense

Boise State's defense held their opponent to 56 points on 40% shooting from the field, including 50% from two-point range. They also limited the damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 32% on 8/25 attempts.

From the free-throw line, Boise State's opponent went 18/26, hitting 69% of their attempts. The Broncos gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
Although Boise State has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
The last ten games that Boise State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.