The Fresno State Bulldogs (4-3) take on a conference opponent when they host the San Jose State Spartans (5-2) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Valley Children’s Stadium in an MWC showdown.

The Bulldogs are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), against the Spartans. The over/under for this matchup is 55.5 points.

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Bulldogs and the Spartans, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Fresno State vs. San Jose State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-6)
• Moneyline: Bulldogs (-220), Spartans (+179)
• Total: 55.5 points

Fresno State vs. San Jose State betting info and stats

Fresno State has an against-the-spread record of 4-2-0 this season. In two games played when favored by at least six points, Fresno State is undefeated ATS at 2-0. Fresno State has put together a 3-0 record in the three games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. San Jose State, through seven games with a set spread this season, has gone 4-3-0 against the spread. In the one game San Jose State has been an underdog by at least 6 points this season, it has covered the spread. In the three games this year, San Jose State has been the moneyline underdog, it is 1-2.

Fresno State vs. San Jose State recent stats and trends

Fresno State Bulldogs

• Fresno State is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall over its last three contests.
• Fresno State and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
• The past three Fresno State games averaged 1.8 fewer points (53.7) than this matchup’s point total.

San Jose State Spartans

• San Jose State has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 1-2 overall over its past three games.
• The final combined score of the last three San Jose State games exceeded the set total once.
• San Jose State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 53.3 points scored. That’s 2.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Fresno State vs. San Jose State key players

Fresno State Bulldogs

• Mikey Keene has racked up 1,766 yards (252.3 ypg) on 148-of-223 passing with eight touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season.
• Elijah Gilliam has racked up 361 yards on 88 carries while finding paydirt five times. He’s also caught 15 passes for 126 yards (18.0 per game).
• Malik Sherrod has carried the ball 60 times for 196 yards (39.2 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Mac Dalena’s 607 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 46 times and has totaled 30 receptions and four touchdowns.
• Jalen Moss has put together a 365-yard season so far, reeling in 27 passes on 40 targets.
• Raylen Sharpe has a total of 346 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 33 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Phoenix Jackson has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Malachi Langley is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 34 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks.
• Cameron Lockridge leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 24 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

San Jose State Spartans

• Emmett Brown has 1,555 passing yards, or 222.1 per game, so far this season. He has completed 59.2% of his passes and has thrown 16 touchdowns with four interceptions.
• Floyd Chalk IV is his team’s leading rusher with 83 carries for 425 yards, or 60.7 per game. He’s found paydirt eight times on the ground, as well.
• Jabari Bates has racked up 212 yards (on 42 attempts) with one touchdown.
• Nick Nash has hauled in 904 receiving yards on 72 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring 11 touchdowns as a receiver.
• Justin Lockhart has caught 29 passes and compiled 532 receiving yards (76.0 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Treyshun Hurry’s 13 grabs (on 25 targets) have netted him 205 yards (29.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Soane Toia has 2.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
• Jordan Pollard is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 36 tackles, 5.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
• Robert Rahimi has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 16 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended to his name.