The Long Beach State 49ers (3-5) take on the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-2) at The Walter Pyramid. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 153.5 points with Fresno State opening as a 5.5-point favorite.
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Long Beach State 49ers Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they defeated the Weber State Wildcats, 83-71. The Bulldogs made 22 of their 29 free throws (75.9 percent), while the Wildcats had a turnover percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 17.3). With 29 points on 11-for-16 shooting, Jaron Hopkins was the game’s leading scorer.
The 49ers were blown out by the Arizona Wildcats in their last contest, 91-56. Arizona’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Long Beach State. The Wildcats had a rate of 15.7 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the 49ers posted a mark of 24.5 (above their season average of 20.8). With 10 points and seven rebounds, Gabe Levin had a good performance for Long Beach State.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Long Beach State. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, Long Beach State ranks 306th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Fresno State has forced the 59th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.8 percent).
Fresno State heads into the game with records of 5-2 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS). Bulldogs games have typically gone over the O/U total (83.3 percent).
Although Long Beach State has trouble winning games outright (3-5 SU), they have a respectable record ATS (4-3). Games featuring the 49ers also have typically finished over the projected point total (57.1 percent).
Fresno State Bulldogs at Long Beach State 49ers Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Fresno State, ATS Winner – Long Beach State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Fresno State ranks 12th in steals per game (8.4) while Long Beach State ranks 258th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Bulldogs rank 71st in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the 49ers rank 236th (4.2).
Fresno State ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while Long Beach State ranks 243rd (14.5).
The Bulldogs rank 96th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the 49ers rank 225th (36.4).
Long Beach State ranks 273rd in three pointers attempted per game (18.4) while Fresno State ranks 293rd (18.0).
