BYU Cougars vs Fresno State Bulldogs Matchup

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

Fresno State vs BYU Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Cougars face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars are hosting the game at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and BYU is favored by -27.5 at home against Fresno State.

Fresno State vs. BYU Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at BYU Cougars
  • Where: Provo at Marriott Center
  • Date: Wednesday, December 11th
  • Betting Odds BYU -27.5, FREST +3150 | BYU -10000 O/U 155.5

Bulldogs Preview: Will Fresno State Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Fresno State fell to 3-6 on the season after an 81-66 loss to Santa Clara on Saturday. Despite being +16 point underdogs, the Bulldogs managed to cover the spread.

Fresno State trailed 36-25 at halftime but put up 41 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 156 O/U line.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State managed just 66 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 15 attempts, while struggling inside, shooting 38.6% on two-pointers.

The Bulldogs were led by Carlos Stewart Jr., who scored 18 points and hit 3 of 4 from deep. Zaon Collins added 17 points and 6 assists, and Tyeree Bryan contributed 16 points, making 4 of 6 from three-point range.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Fresno State's defense gave up 81 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. They allowed 13 made two-point shots on 31 attempts, also at 41%.

From beyond the arc, Fresno State's defense allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, again at 41%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 16, shooting 72%. Fresno State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Cougars Preview: Can the Cougars Please their Home Crowd?

The Cougars fell to 6-2 on the season after an 83-64 loss to Providence on Tuesday. BYU, who entered the game as -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.

BYU trailed 46-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 37. The Cougars will need to regroup after this disappointing road performance.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

BYU's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 28% from beyond the arc, resulting in 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, and they connected on 64.7% of their free throws.

Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 21 boards on that end, but they managed only 9 assists. Jabri Abdur-Rahim led the team with 21 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Bryce Hopkins and Dawson Baker each added 16 points.

Cougars Team Defense

BYU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 59% from the field. They had trouble containing both inside and outside scoring, with the other team hitting 65% of their two-point shots.

From beyond the arc, BYU's defense allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 80%.

Bulldogs vs Cougars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Fresno State has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, BYU has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
  • Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Cougars have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.

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