It will be a battle between MWC opponents when the Boise State Broncos (8-9, 3-1 MWC) welcome the Fresno State Bulldogs (12-4, 3-1 MWC) to Taco Bell Arena. The game gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Fresno State Bulldogs at Boise State Broncos Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were topped by the No. 10 Nevada Wolf Pack, 74-64. Nevada’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Fresno State. The Wolf Pack had a rate of 8.7 (better than their season average of 12.3), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 18.2. Fresno State’s Nate Grimes had a solid outing, contributing 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Broncos lost a close one to the No. 10 Nevada Wolf Pack in their last contest, 72-71. Nevada’s 0.598 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Boise State, who had a mark of 0.465. The Wolf Pack’s mark was above their season average of 0.527, while the Broncos’ was below their season average of 0.547. With 19 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Alex Hobbs was the game’s high scorer.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Fresno State figures to have a significant edge. The elite Bulldogs offense ranks 50th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.552, while the suspect Boise State defense is ranked 166th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.498).
After the Broncos won the only contest against the Bulldogs last season, 70-64, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Broncos made 25 of their 33 free throws (75.8 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (21.9 vs. 17.9).
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Pick
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Notes
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Boise State ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while Fresno State ranks 119th (34.6).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 11.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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