The Fresno State Bulldogs (2-6) will travel to Haas Pavilion to go head-to-head against the California Golden Bears (5-4). The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Fresno State Bulldogs at California Golden Bears ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Golden Bears were blown out by the Santa Clara Broncos, 71-52, while the Bulldogs were beaten by the 25th-ranked Utah State Aggies, 77-70.
Fresno State held Utah State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.523) while California did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (21-26; 80.8 percent). California’s Matt Bradley had a good game, recording 14 points. Fresno State was lifted by Nate Grimes, who recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the sole game between these two teams last year, 95-73. One of Fresno State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 38 free throw attempts, while California had just 18.
The aggressive California offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this battle. Since the 2018-19 season, the Golden Bears rank 41st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.256, while Fresno State ranks 279th in FTA rate allowed (0.256).
Fresno State at California Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – California, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Fresno State ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while California ranks 289th (17.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 88th in assists per game (14.0) while the Golden Bears rank 245th (10.6).
- California is second in the NCAA with 4.8 steals allowed per game while Fresno State is 57th with 5.7 steals allowed per game.