College Football

College football odds Week 1: How to bet Cal Poly-Fresno State

Updated Sep. 1, 2022 7:25 p.m. ET

The Cal Poly Mustangs will face the Fresno State Bulldogs in a college football, Big Sky-Mountain West matchup on FS1.

The Mustangs finished the 2021 season with a dismal 2-9 record. The Bulldogs fared much better last year, posting a 10-3 overall record, including a win over UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl.

Can the Mustangs race into this season with a win, or will the Bulldogs be too tenacious a team to beat in this opener?

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the game between Cal Poly and Fresno State from the point spread, moneyline, total over/under and expert pick (odds via FOX Bet).

Cal Poly @ Fresno State (10:30 p.m. ET Thursday, FS1)

Point spread: Fresno State -41 (Fresno State favored to win by more than 41 points, otherwise Cal-Poly covers)
Moneyline: No moneyline
Total scoring over/under: 57 points scored by both teams combined

Pick via FOX Sports Betting Analyst Jason McIntyre:

"The Bulldogs have smoked four of their last five FCS opponents, dropping 60 or more points in three of those games. This includes last year’s 63-10 beat down of Cal Poly.

"Fresno State star quarterback Jake Haener — who might remind you of Baker Mayfield if you squint — threw 33 touchdowns last year and has thrived since transferring from Washington."

"The problem here is the point spread. It was Fresno favored by -33.5 but has ballooned up to -41. That’s a massive number for a Fresno team that may call off the dogs early with a big game against Oregon State next week.

"It’s tough to lay nearly six touchdowns in any football game, but if you must play a side here, Fresno is the side to play."

PICK: Fresno State (-41 at FOX Bet) to win by more than 41 points

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