Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl Prediction
The Pac-12 will square off against the Mountain West on Saturday afternoon when Washington State meets Fresno State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Are the Cougars worth a play as a 4.5-point underdog?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
212 Washington State Cougars (+4.5) vs. 211 Fresno State Bulldogs (-4.5); o/u 52.5
3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 17, 2022
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Washington State vs. Fresno State Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 54% of bets are on Fresno State. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Washington State Cougars Game Notes
Washington State coach Jake Dickert says Renard Bell (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday’s game against Fresno State, Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review reports. Dickert said earlier this week that Bell wouldn’t play Saturday, but is now unsure. Bell tallied 27 catches for 315 yards and two touchdowns in seven games this season.
Fresno State Bulldogs Game Notes
Jalen Cropper caught 5 of 8 targets for 60 yards during Saturday’s 28-16 victory against Boise State. Cropper was second on the Bulldogs in receiving yards with 60, and tied for a team-high five receptions. He recorded his fourth-lowest number of yards on the season, and is averaging 40 yards over the last two games.
Washington State vs. Fresno State Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 bowl games
Under is 10-3 in Cougars last 13 games overall
Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games overall
Over is 7-3-1 in Bulldogs last 11 neutral site games
Washington State vs. Fresno State Betting Prediction
The Cougars are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games coming off a loss, are 4-1 against the number in their last five games overall and are 5-1 at the betting window in their last six games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. On the other side, the Bulldogs are 0-5 against the spread in their last five non-conference games, are 2-8 against the number in their last 10 neutral site games and are 2-7 at the betting window in their last nine bowl games.
JIMMY KIMMEL LA BOWL PREDICTION: WASHINGTON STATE BULLDOGS +4.5