Check out our free Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs pick and preview for this CFB week 13 game in Fresno. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 13 CFB matchup.
CBSS will be covering this week 13 college football matchup between the Colorado State Rams and the Fresno State Bulldogs, set to kick off at 10:30 ET from Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno. The Bulldogs are the -3 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 46.5 points. The money line odds stand at +131 for the Rams and -156 for the Bulldogs. Colorado State enters the game with a 7-3 record, while Fresno State is 5-5 on the season.
Rams vs. Bulldogs Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: CFB
- Teams: Colorado State Rams at Fresno State Bulldogs
- Where: Fresno at Valley Children's Stadium
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds FREST -3, COLST +131 | FREST -156 O/U 46.5

Rams Preview:
Colorado State enters Week 13 against Fresno State with a 7-3 record, ranked 101st in our power rankings. They are 4-1 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. The Rams have a 100% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, but only a 3.3% chance of winning the Mountain West.
The Rams are 6-2 against the spread, with a +0.9 average scoring margin. They’ve covered in all six games as the favorite but are 0-2 ATS as the underdog.
Colorado State’s over/under record is 1-7, with their games averaging 46.3 points. Their average over/under line is 52.4, and this week’s line is set at 46.5 points.
Rams Offense Breakdown
Colorado State’s offense has been driven by their running game, averaging 188.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 36th nationally. Avery Morrow leads the team with 872 rushing yards, nine touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. Overall, the Rams are scoring 23.6 points per game, placing them 73rd in the nation, and they are ranked 98th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13.
Quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 1,803 yards, with a passer rating of 88, matching the team’s overall rating. He has eight touchdown passes and five interceptions, while Colorado State ranks 106th in passing yards per game. Caleb Goodie leads the receivers with 376 yards and four touchdowns.
Rams Team Defense
Colorado State's defense played a key role in their 24-10 win over Wyoming, allowing just 10 points and 10 first downs. They held Wyoming to 118 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 120 passing yards on 13 completions.
On the season, Colorado State is ranked 39th nationally, giving up 22.7 points per game. Opponents have averaged 142.2 rushing yards per game and 249.2 passing yards against them.
Bulldogs Preview:
Colorado State enters Week 13 against Fresno State with a 7-3 record, ranked 101st in our power rankings. They are 4-1 at home and 2-1 on the road this season. The Rams have a 100% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, but only a 3.3% chance of winning the Mountain West.
The Rams are 6-2 against the spread, with a +0.9 average scoring margin. They’ve covered in all six games as the favorite but are 0-2 ATS as the underdog.
Colorado State’s over/under record is 1-7, with their games averaging 46.3 points. Their average over/under line is 52.4, and this week’s line is set at 46.5 points.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Fresno State’s offense ranks 51st in scoring, averaging 27.8 points per game, and they are 100th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 13. The Bulldogs’ strength is their passing game, ranking 22nd in completions and 35th in attempts, with 253.6 passing yards per game. They are 7th in the nation in completion percentage, connecting on 69.9% of their throws.
Quarterback Mikey Keene has completed 70.4% of his passes for 2,487 yards, with 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 94. Leading receiver Mac Dalena has 819 yards and seven touchdowns on 44 catches. The Bulldogs’ run game has struggled, averaging just 95.4 rushing yards per game.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Fresno State's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 36 points in their recent game against Air Force. They struggled against the run, giving up 271 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while also allowing 139 passing yards. Overall, Air Force totaled 410 yards and 23 first downs against the Bulldogs.
On the season, Fresno State ranks 54th nationally, allowing 25.3 points per game. Opponents are averaging 149.9 rushing yards per game on 36.3 attempts, while quarterbacks have completed just 53.8% of their passes, the 15th-lowest rate in the country.
Rams vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, Colorado State has averaged 30 points per game while allowing 24. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Fresno State Bulldogs have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-6-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 23 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Colorado State Rams have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Against the spread, the Fresno State Bulldogs have put together of 2-2-1 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Fresno State Bulldogs -3 Be sure to check out our other CFB Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.