San Jose St vs Fresno St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 9

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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)
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  • The Fresno St is a -5.5 point favorite vs. San Jose St
  • The San Jose State vs. Fresno State Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
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The San Jose State Spartans (5-2) visit Valley Children’s Stadium to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs (4-3) on Oct. 26 in Fresno, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.

Fresno St is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The San Jose State vs. Fresno State Over/Under is 55.5 total points.

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San Jose State vs. Fresno State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
San Jose State+5.5 -11555.5 -110+165
Fresno State -5.5 -10555.5 -110-200

San Jose State vs Fresno State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Fresno State will win this game with 67.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both San Jose St and Fresno St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

San Jose State vs Fresno State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Fresno State will cover the spread with 55.0% 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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  • San Jose State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 4 away games (+5.20 Units / 99% ROI)
  • San Jose State have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 76% ROI)
  • San Jose State has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+4.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • San Jose State have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 away games (+4.00 Units / 71% ROI)
  • San Jose State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.00 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+3.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for San Jose State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best San Jose State Player Prop Bets Today

  • Nick Nash has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Justin Lockhart has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Fresno State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Fresno State Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Mac Dalena has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Raylen Sharpe has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

San Jose State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

San Jose St is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.75 Units / 9.74% ROI).

  • San Jose State is 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 14.04% ROI
  • San Jose State is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • San Jose State is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Fresno State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Fresno St is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -3.9% ROI).

  • Fresno State is 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 3.13% ROI
  • Fresno State is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • Fresno State is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

San Jose State: Keys to the Game vs. Fresno State

San Jose State is 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .611

San Jose State is 8-2 (.800) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-37th-best in FBS; Average: .676

San Jose State is 10-7 (.588) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 8th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .382

San Jose State is undefeated (8-0) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: .624

Fresno State: Keys to the Game vs. San Jose State

Fresno State is undefeated (13-0) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .756

Fresno State is undefeated (13-0) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .714

Fresno State is 9-1 (.900) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .590

Fresno State is 9-1 (.900) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-15th-best in FBS; Average: .676

Matchup Notes for San Jose State vs. Fresno State

Fresno State has 487 receptions in 20 games (24.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 14th-best among FBS skill players. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 35th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State has gained 5,471 yards on 487 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-30th-worst among FBS skill players. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 11.2 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State’s WRs has 348 receptions in 20 games (17.4 per game) since the 2023 season — T-13th-best among FBS WRs. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 35th-best among FBS defenses.

San Jose State’s RBs has averaged 9.3 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-25th-best among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 5.2 RAC to RBs since the 2023 season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.

San Jose State’s RBs has gained 50 yards on 5 receptions (10.0 YPR) this season — 34th-best among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 3.7 Yards Per Reception to RBs this season — T-best among FBS defenses.

San Jose State’s RBs has gained 549 yards on 58 receptions (9.5 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-23rd-best among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 5.3 Yards Per Reception to RBs since the 2023 season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.

San Jose State Offensive Stats & Trends

San Jose State RBs have averaged 7.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,089 yards / 140 touches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

San Jose State’s RBs has averaged 9.3 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-25th-best among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 5.2 RAC to RBs since the 2023 season — 8th-best among FBS defenses.

San Jose State RBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

San Jose State RBs averaged 8.6 Yards per Carry (715 yards/83 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

San Jose State RBs have averaged 7.2 Yards per Carry (911 yards/126 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.1

Fresno State Offensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State has 487 receptions in 20 games (24.4 per game) since the 2023 season — 14th-best among FBS skill players. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 35th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State has gained 5,471 yards on 487 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-30th-worst among FBS skill players. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 11.2 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State’s WRs has 348 receptions in 20 games (17.4 per game) since the 2023 season — T-13th-best among FBS WRs. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 17.5 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 35th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State RBs have averaged just 3.3 Yards per Carry (191 yards/58 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– 7th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

Fresno State’s QBs has thrown for 5,372 passing yards in 20 games (268.6 YPG) since the 2023 season — 24th-best among FBS teams. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 196.8 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 24th-best among FBS defenses.

San Jose State Spartans Defensive Stats & Trends

San Jose State has averaged 1.86 interceptions per game (13/7) this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.77

San Jose State did not record a sack (31 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1

San Jose State has tackled opponents for a loss on just 9 of 123 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.

San Jose State has allowed opponents to catch just 39 of 90 passes (43% Reception Pct) in close and late situations since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 59%

San Jose State has 13 interceptions this season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Fresno State Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 52 rushing attempts on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 11%.

Fresno State has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 52 rushing attempts on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11%.

Fresno State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 37% (13 completions/35 attempts) on 3rd and long this season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

Fresno State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 46% (40 completions/88 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

Fresno State has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 17 rushing attempts on 3rd and short this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.


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