Fresno State vs. Eastern Washington: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 9, 2023

The Fresno State Bulldogs (1-0) are heavily favored, by 30.5 points, versus the FCS Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Bulldog Stadium (CA). An over/under of 63.5 points has been set for the outing.

Fresno State vs. Eastern Washington Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Fresno State -30.5 -110 -110 63.5 -110 -110

Computer Pick

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

Fresno State Eastern Washington
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 30.6 (33) 15.5 (12)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 19.4 (25) 61.0 (95)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 13 (22) 3 (66)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 18 (47) 1 (31)

Fresno State vs. Eastern Washington Betting Insights (2022)

Fresno State Stats and Trends

  • Fresno State has won all one of its games against the spread this season.
  • So far this season, one Fresno State game has gone over the point total.
  • Fresno has had an average of 46.5 points in their games this season, 17.0 fewer than this matchup’s total.

Eastern Washington Stats and Trends (2022)

  • The Eagles did not cover the spread when an underdog by 30.5 points or more last season (in one opportunity).
  • Eastern Washington’s outings last year had a 70.5-point average over/under, 7.0 more points than this game’s point total.

Fresno State Players to Watch

  • Mikey Keene has passed for 366 yards (31-for-44), with four touchdowns and one interception (366.0 yards per game).
  • Elijah Gilliam has 20 rushing attempts for a team-high 93 rushing yards (93.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
  • So far this year Devon Rivers has run for 19 yards (19.0 per game).
  • Erik Brooks has hauled in nine passes for a team-high 170 yards plus two touchdowns. He averages 170.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Jaelen Gill has eight catches for 65 yards (65.0 per game) and one touchdown.
  • Tre Watson is averaging 40.0 yards per game, racking up four receptions (zero targets) for 40 yards.
  • Dean Clark is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up zero sacks, seven tackles.

Eastern Washington Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

  • Last year Gunner Talkington put up 337 passing yards (168.5 per game) while going 36-for-58 (62.1%) and throwing for three touchdowns with two interceptions.
  • Justice Jackson rushed for 54 yards on 14 carries (27.0 yards per game) a season ago.
  • Tuna Altahir amassed 53 rushing yards on 17 carries last year.
  • Freddie Roberson hauled in seven passes for 95 yards last season and scored one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 47.5 yards per game.
  • Efton Chism III chipped in with 78 yards on eight catches. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 39.0 receiving yards last season.
  • Jakobie James caught four passes on zero targets for 59 yards and one TD.
  • Marlon Jones Jr. put together an impressive stat line of zero sacks, one TFL, 11 tackles, and one interception.
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