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The Fresno State Bulldogs (5-1, 1-1 Mountain West) will take on the Utah State Aggies (3-3, 1-1) on Friday in Week 7 of the college football season at Maverik Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Fresno State vs. Utah State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Bulldogs suffered their 1st loss of the season in a 24-19 defeat against Wyoming on the road in Week 6. Fresno State failed to cover as 6-point favorites and the Over of 42.5 points cashed.
The Aggies cruised to a 44-24 victory over Colorado State in Week 6 to cover as 3-point home underdogs. The Over of 62 points also hit as Utah State is now on a 2-game winning streak after beating the Rams and UConn.
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Fresno State at Utah State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:28 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Fresno State -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Utah State +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
- Against the spread (ATS): Fresno State -4.5 (-105) | Utah State +4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Fresno State at Utah State picks and predictions
Prediction
Fresno State 34, Utah State 23
Moneyline
Even though the Bulldogs should get back in the win column on Friday night, I’ll PASS on their moneyline in this game. Betting on a team straight up at nearly -200 odds isn’t advised.
Against the spread
BET FRESNO STATE -4.5 (-105).
While the Bulldogs were upset on the road against Wyoming, this is a nice get-right spot for them against the Aggies. Fresno State boasts the 18th-best passing offense (301.7 yards per game) and Utah State is giving up 241.2 YPG passing.
On top of that, the Bulldogs are 2-1 ATS on the road this season and are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings overall.
Over/Under
UNDER 56.5 (-105) is how I’d play the total with Fresno State allowing only 18.17 points per game (24th in the nation). The Bulldogs are also 22nd in time of possession this season, so they’ll try to control the clock and keep the Aggies off of the field in this matchup.
While Utah State has been involved in shootouts this season, Fresno State hasn’t been involved in a game that has had 58-plus total points scored since beating Kent State 53-10 in Week 4.
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