The Boise State Broncos (12-8, 4-4 MWC) will be at the Save Mart Center to go head-to-head against the Fresno State Bulldogs (6-13, 2-6 MWC) in a MWC matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Boise State Broncos at Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs lost big to the Colorado State Rams, 86-68, while the Broncos were victorious over the Utah State Aggies, 88-83.
Boise State played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.482 (above their season average of 0.286) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.523). For those same stats, Utah State was 0.397 and 0.460, respectively. Fresno State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (9-10; 90.0 percent). Nate Grimes fueled Fresno State with 23 points and nine rebounds. Boise State was led by Justinian Jessup, who finished with 15 points and five rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Fresno State won 65-63. Fresno State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.392). Boise State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 18.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Boise State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Boise State ranks 56th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Fresno State forces the 37th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent).
Boise State Broncos vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Fresno State ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while Boise State ranks 113th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Broncos rank 77th (6.0).
- Boise State allows the 15th-fewest blocks per game (2.4) while Fresno State ranks 26th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Broncos have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Boise State has defeated opponents by an average of 6.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
