Rams vs Bulldogs Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-23-2024

The Fresno State Bulldogs (5-5) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) -- against the Colorado State Rams (7-3) in a matchup of two conference rivals. The over/under for this one is set at 44 points.

The Bulldogs last hit the field against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, and they were defeated 21-20. The Rams picked up a 38-21 victory last time out against the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Colorado State vs. Fresno State Game Info

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, California
TV: CBS Sports Network
Favorite: Fresno State -3
Total: 44 points

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Colorado State vs. Fresno State Stat Matchup

Fresno State		Colorado State
350.5 (105th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	373.2 (90th)
349 (50th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	391.1 (87th)
96.9 (126th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	188.5 (32nd)
253.6 (42nd)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	184.7 (111th)
14 (59th)	Turnovers (Rank)	14 (59th)
18 (22nd)	Takeaways (Rank)	15 (46th)

Colorado State vs. Fresno State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Colorado State 25, Fresno State 23

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Colorado State +3 (model predicted spread is 1.3 points)

Fresno State's ATS record is 4-4-1 this season.
When they have played as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Bulldogs are 3-2-1 against the spread.
Colorado State has a 7-2-0 record against the spread this season.
In games they have played as at least 3-point underdogs this season, the Rams are 1-2 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 44 (model projecting 47.9 points)

In five games this year, Fresno State and its opponent have combined to score more than 44 points.
There have been five Rams games this season with more than 44 points scored.
Fresno State games have had an average of 50.7 points this season, 6.7 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
The average total for Rams games is 52.3 points, 8.3 more than this game's over/under.

Team Leaders

Fresno State

Mikey Keene: 2,487 PASS YDS / 248.7 YPG / 70.2% / 15 TD / 11 INT
Elijah Gilliam: 117 CAR / 457 YDS / 45.7 YPG / 8 TD / 24 REC / 177 YDS / 17.7 YPG / 0 TD
Bryson Donelson: 44 CAR / 199 YDS / 19.9 YPG / 1 TD / 9 REC / 22 YDS / 2.2 YPG / 0 TD
Mac Dalena: 44 REC / 819 YDS / 81.9 YPG / 7 TD
Jalen Moss: 42 REC / 527 YDS / 52.7 YPG / 3 TD
Raylen Sharpe: 42 REC / 430 YDS / 47.8 YPG / 2 TD
Jacob Holmes: 14 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK
Tuasivi Nomura: 67 TKL / 3 TFL
Cameron Lockridge: 39 TKL / 2 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD

Colorado State

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi: 1,803 PASS YDS / 180.3 YPG / 62.9% / 8 TD / 5 INT
Avery Morrow: 143 CAR / 872 YDS / 87.2 YPG / 9 TD / 13 REC / 78 YDS / 7.8 YPG / 0 TD
Justin Marshall: 123 CAR / 581 YDS / 58.1 YPG / 3 TD / 6 REC / 46 YDS / 7.7 YPG / 0 TD
Caleb Goodie: 18 REC / 376 YDS / 37.6 YPG / 4 TD
Tory Horton: 26 REC / 353 YDS / 44.1 YPG / 1 TD
Armani Winfield: 26 REC / 273 YDS / 27.3 YPG / 2 TD
Gabe Kirschke: 23 TKL / 4 TFL / 4.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
Buom Jock: 53 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Chase Wilson: 52 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD