Boise State vs Fresno State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 6

Fresno State helmet in the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship against Boise State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Fresno State won 19-16. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
(AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Odds Boost This Weekend
  • The Boise State Broncos are a -10.5 point favorite vs. the Fresno State Bulldogs
  • Boise State vs. Fresno State Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
  • TV Channel: CW

Boise State (4-1) visit Valley Children’s Stadium to take on Fresno State (4-1) on Oct. 10 in Fresno, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 pm.

The Boise State Broncos are betting favorites in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (+150).

The Boise State vs. Fresno State Over/Under is 49.5 total points.

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Boise State vs. Fresno State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boise State-10.5 +15049.5 -125-235
Fresno State +10.5 -20049.5 -105+200

Boise State vs Fresno State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Boise State will win this game with 57.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Boise State Broncos and the Fresno State Bulldogs, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Boise State vs Fresno State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Boise State will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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Boise State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Boise State Broncos is 3-1 against the spread this college football season (+1.9 Units / 34.8% ROI).

  • Boise State is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 6.08% ROI
  • Boise State is 4-1 when betting the Over for +2.88 Units / 52.36% ROI
  • Boise State is 1-4 when betting the Under for -3.42 Units / -62.18% ROI

Fresno State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Fresno State Bulldogs is 4-1 against the spread this college football season (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

  • Fresno State is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 16.01% ROI
  • Fresno State is 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • Fresno State is 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

Boise State: Keys to the Game vs. Fresno State

Boise State was undefeated (5-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .388

Boise State was 11-1 (.917) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .584

Boise State was 11-1 (.917) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: .624

Boise State was undefeated (5-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– best in FBS; Average: .429

Fresno State: Keys to the Game vs. Boise State

Fresno State is 12-1 (.923) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .573

Fresno State is 12-3 (.800) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2024 season– 7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .583

Fresno State is 12-2 (.857) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2024 season– 32nd-best in FBS; Average: .686

Fresno State is 12-2 (.857) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2024 season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .595

Matchup Notes for Boise State vs. Fresno State

Fresno State’s QBs threw for 2,384 passing yards in 13 games (just 183.4 YPG) last season — 26th-worst among FBS teams. Boise State’s defense allowed just 175.6 passing yards per game last season — 4th-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Fresno State’s TEs had 45 receptions in 13 games (3.5 per game) last season — 3rd-best among Pac-12 TEs. Boise State’s defense allowed just 15.5 receptions per game last season — 2nd-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Fresno State’s TEs had 45 receptions in 13 games (3.5 per game) last season — 3rd-best among Pac-12 TEs. Boise State’s defense allowed just 15.5 receptions per game last season — 13th-best among FBS defenses.

Boise State had 273 receptions in 14 games (19.5 per game) last season — T-4th-worst among Pac-12 skill players. Fresno State’s defense allowed just 15.2 receptions per game last season — best among Pac-12 defenses.

Boise State averaged 12.5 yards after the catch last season — 2nd-best among Pac-12 skill players. Fresno State’s defense allowed just 10.0 RAC last season — 4th-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Boise State’s WRs averaged 15.1 yards after the catch last season — 2nd-best among Pac-12 WRs. Fresno State’s defense allowed just 11.2 RAC to WRs last season — 21st-best among FBS defenses.

Boise State Offensive Stats & Trends

Boise State RBs averaged 222.9 rushing yards per game (3,120/14) last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 125.9

Boise State RBs rushed for 15 TDs in the 4th quarter last season– most among FBS Teams

Boise State had 273 receptions in 14 games (19.5 per game) last season — T-4th-worst among Pac-12 skill players. Fresno State’s defense allowed just 15.2 receptions per game last season — best among Pac-12 defenses.

Boise State averaged 12.5 yards after the catch last season — 2nd-best among Pac-12 skill players. Fresno State’s defense allowed just 10.0 RAC last season — 4th-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Boise State have thrown 11 TDs and no interceptions this season– T-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.7

Fresno State Offensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State have thrown 0 TDs on 22 pass attempts (one TD every inf Pass Attempts) in the 4th quarter this season– T-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 17.1

Fresno State WRs had no touchdowns on 20 receptions last week– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.2

Fresno State Skill Players had no touchdowns on 24 receptions last week– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.6

Fresno State have caught 17 of 19 passes (90% Reception Pct) in the 4th quarter this season– best among FBS Offenses; Average: 62%

Fresno State have thrown 2 TDs on 104 pass attempts (one TD every 52.0 Pass Attempts) in the 4th quarter since the 2024 season– 8th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.1

Boise State Defensive Stats & Trends

Boise State sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (56/451) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

Boise State has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 10 of 145 attempts (7%) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 2%

Boise State averaged 4.0 sacks per game last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Boise State sacked opponents 9 times in the Red Zone last season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Boise State averaged 4.0 sacks per game last season– T-best in FBS; Average: 2.1

Fresno State Defensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 24 rushing attempts (29% TFL%) last week– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 13%.

Fresno State allowed 6 TD passes in close and late situations last season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Fresno State has allowed a Completion Pct of 74% (26 completions/35 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 54%

Fresno State has 27 interceptions since the 2024 season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Fresno State allowed 14 rushing TDs on 96 carries (6.9 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.4


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