Fresno St. Bulldogs vs Long Beach St. 49ers Betting Picks & Predictions
Long Beach State is preparing to host Fresno State in a matchup between two original charter members of the Big West conference. Fresno State, now a member of the Mountain
Game outlook
Long Beach State is preparing to host Fresno State in a matchup between two original charter members of the Big West conference. Fresno State, now a member of the Mountain West, holds a 2-2 record against Long Beach State's 1-4 standing. The last meeting between the teams in 2018 resulted in a 92-71 victory for Fresno State. Both teams have seen mixed results against the spread, with Fresno at 1-2-1 and Long Beach State at 1-3. Fresno has an even split of 2-2 in over/under bets, while Long Beach State is trending towards the under at 1-3. The game is set for Saturday, November 23 at 2 PM PST at The Pyramid, with Long Beach State opening as the -2.5 betting favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulldogs +104 | 49ers -125
Spread: Bulldogs +2.5 (-110) | 49ers -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Long Beach St. will win straight-up is 56%.
Fresno St. Bulldogs
Fresno State's men's basketball team, under the leadership of veteran coach Vance Walberg in his first season with the Bulldogs, is currently 2-2 on the season. After a challenging 12-21 record last year, the team has undergone significant changes, returning no starters and adopting a new fast-paced playing style. This shift is reflected in their ranking as the 6th fastest team in the NCAA with a possession per 40-minute pace of 74.7. The team is averaging 75 points per game but struggles with three-point shooting, hitting just 26.7% of their shots from behind the arc. Leading scorer guard Amar Augillard averages 16.8 points per game on 42.6% shooting, with other guards also contributing double-digit scoring. Forwards Mykell Robinson and Elijah Price provide a strong presence in the paint. Despite some struggles, the team is making progress in areas such as rebounding and defensive statistics, but turnovers remain a challenge with an A/TO ratio of 11.8/13.3. In terms of rankings, Fresno State is currently #206 in power ranking and has room for improvement in both offensive and defensive categories.