Fresno State Bulldogs
American Football NCAAF CEFCU Stadium Sat 19 Sep 23:00
San Jose State Spartans (SJSU)
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College Football Betting Preview: Fresno State vs San Jose State

Fresno State battle San Jose State at CEFCU Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 23:00 on Saturday, September 19.

Fresno State Look the Value Bet

Fresno State should be taken against the spread at -6.5 with our prediction being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory when clashing with San Jose State. Back the favorites at the -110 that's available.

Fresno State Claimed 41-14 Victory in Last H2H

Fresno State Bulldogs won their previous game which was at home. It was a 49-3 triumph at Bulldog Stadium against Sacramento State.

San Jose State Spartans last game was a 30-20 home win. This victory over Cal Poly Mustangs at CEFCU Stadium made it back-to-back victories.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fresno State have claimed victories in the last two matchups against San Jose State. At Bulldog Stadium, the scoreline was 33-10 and then we saw 41-14 at CEFCU Stadium. Fresno State have triumphed in four of the previous 6 clashes between these teams.

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Fresno State vs San Jose State Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Fresno State vs San Jose State betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re excited to see the favorites at -6.5 on the spread in this college football matchup. We think it’s a really good number for Fresno State to cover at odds of -110.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college football handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Fresno State vs San Jose State stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Fresno State in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by San Jose State in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by San Jose State in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by San Jose State in 2 consecutive games against Fresno State.

Fresno State -6.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luke Weaver Under 223.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Luke Weaver (San Jose State) to finish with fewer than 223.5 passing yards are -114. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.

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Bryson Donelson Under 74.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Bryson Donelson (Fresno State) is available at -114 to finish with fewer than 74.5 rushing yards. Considering all factors, we’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line.

Latest Bryson Donelson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Fresno State -6.5
Totals Under 50.5
Passing Yards Luke Weaver Under 223.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Fresno State -6.5 on the spread, combined with Under 50.5 and Luke Weaver (San Jose State) to go Under 223.5 passing yards.

A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fresno State Fresno State logo 28 - 14 San Jose State logo San Jose State

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Dogs to achieve a 28-14 win and hopefully this goes close.

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Fresno State vs San Jose State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Expecting a Fresno State Victory

Fresno State are -233 favorites and that means a 70% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. San Jose State are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +190.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 50.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 50.5, this outcome can be backed at -118.

College football fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top betting sites and find the best value picks.

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Josiah Freeman (Fresno State)
Over 41.5
-114
Under 41.5
-114
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Jahlil McClain (Fresno State)
Over 37.5
-114
Under 37.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Bryson Donelson (Fresno State)
Over 74.5
-114
Under 74.5
-114
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Passing Yards

Jayden Mandal (Fresno State)
Over 184.5
-114
Under 184.5
-114
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San Jose State Have Picked Up Five Wins in Past Ten at Home

San Jose State have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 25.60 points scored and 29.70 points allowed.

Fresno State own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 22.30 points on average and giving up 26.50.

Fresno State beat San Jose State 41-14 when the teams last met at CEFCU Stadium. In the previous 4 head-to-head meetings at CEFCU Stadium, both teams have come away with two wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O50.5 U50.5
San Jose State logo San Jose State Home Stats 5-5 55.30 25.60 29.70 6 4
Fresno State logo Fresno State Away Stats 5-5 48.80 22.30 26.50 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
  • U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Fresno State Bulldogs logo Fresno State Bulldogs Stats
San Jose State Spartans logo San Jose State Spartans Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Mountain West W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UNLV 1 2 48 77 -29 0-1 1-1 1L
North Dakota State 3 0 109 39 70 2-0 1-0 3W
New Mexico 2 0 108 14 94 2-0 0-0 2W
San Jose State 2 1 83 83 0 1-0 1-1 2W
Nevada 1 1 56 34 22 1-1 0-0 1L
UTEP 1 1 51 61 -10 1-0 0-1 1W
Wyoming 1 1 34 48 -14 1-0 0-1 1W
Northern Illinois 0 2 24 68 -44 0-1 0-1 2L
Air Force 1 1 66 38 28 1-1 0-0 1L
Hawaii 1 2 62 77 -15 1-1 0-1 1W
Pacific-12 W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Colorado State 2 0 93 37 56 2-0 0-0 2W
Boise State 1 1 65 54 11 1-0 0-1 1W
Fresno State 1 1 49 42 7 1-0 0-1 1W
San Diego State 1 1 63 48 15 1-0 0-1 1L
Oregon State 0 2 44 68 -24 0-1 0-1 2L
Utah State 0 2 31 45 -14 0-1 0-1 2L
Washington State 0 2 17 58 -41 0-0 0-2 2L
Texas State 0 2 33 90 -57 0-1 0-1 2L

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