On Friday night, the Utah State Aggies (3-3) will line up against the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-1). This Mountain West battle has been taking place since 1952. Utah State had its three-game win streak halted in the last contest. In 2020 in Logan, Fresno State blew out Utah State 35-16. Both offenses have been on fire thus far. The Aggies are first in the conference in total offense (462.8). Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are in the fifth spot (408.2). Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene (ankle) is questionable for this matchup.
Kickoff from Merlin Olsen Field At Maverik Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Bulldogs are 5.5-point favorites in the Fresno State vs. Utah State odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 55.5. Before making any Utah State vs. Fresno State picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Fresno State vs. Utah State and identified its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Utah State vs. Fresno State:
- Fresno State vs. Utah State spread: Bulldogs -5.5
- Fresno State vs. Utah State over/under: 55.5 points
- Fresno State vs. Utah State money line: Bulldogs -228, Aggies +185
- FRES: The Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games
- USU: The Aggies are 5-1 ATS in their last six games at home
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Why Utah State can cover
Junior receiver Micah Davis brings terrific deep speed to the Aggies' offense. Davis has reeled in 16 receptions for 349 yards and four touchdowns. The Georgia native recorded 80-plus receiving yards in three of his last four games. Last week against Colorado State, Davis had five catches for a season-high 104 yards and one touchdown.
Junior running back Davon Booth has great vision as a ball carrier. Booth has the home-run ability to pull off big runs. The Nevada native is fifth in the Mountain West in rushing yards (395) with four touchdowns. In his last outing, Booth tallied 141 yards and two touchdowns. Junior running back Rahsul Faison is an additional contributor in the backfield. Faison has piled up 259 yards, one touchdown, and 7.6 yards per rush. See which team to pick here.
Why Fresno State can cover
The Bulldogs have two talented tailbacks in the backfield. Through six games, Fresno State is averaging 106.5 rushing yards per game. Junior running back Elijah Gilliam brings power to the ground game, leading the team in carries (78), rushing yards (323) and touchdowns (4). He's rushed for at least 65 yards in three outings this season.
Junior running back Malik Sherrod changes the pace when he touches the field. The California native has 301 yards, two touchdowns and 6.4 yards per carry. Freshman receiver Jalen Moss provides Fresno State with a vertical playmaker. Moss has reeled in 33 receptions with 360 yards and four touchdowns. In his last outing, the California native snagged nine passes for 115 yards and a score. See which team to pick here.
How to make Fresno State vs. Utah State picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over the point total, predicting 59 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in 70% of simulations. You can see the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Utah State vs. Fresno State, and which side of the spread hits 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has notched a profit of more than $2,000 on its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.
