Washington State Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24
Washington State is on the road this week, facing off against the San Diego State Aztecs at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Kick-off is set for 10:30 ET, with CBSS handling the broadcast. The Cougars are heavy -14.5-point favorites, and the over/under line is at 55.5 points. The money line odds have Washington State at -618 and San Diego State at +444. The Cougars are 6-1 this season, while the Aztecs are 3-3.
WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington State Cougars -14.5
This game will be played at Snapdragon Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:
- We have the Washington State Cougars winning this one by a score of 39 to 24
- Not only do we have the Washington State Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -14.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points
Will The Washington State Cougars Win As Road Favorites?
Washington State enters Week 9 with a 6-1 record, but they have no chance of winning the Pac-12 this season. However, they are projected to be bowl-eligible and have a 13.4% chance of making the College Football Playoff. The Cougars are 2-0 on the road and 2-1 at home so far this season.
Washington State has a +12.4 average scoring margin and is 4-1 against the spread this season. They’ve been favored in only two games, going 2-0 ATS as the favorite.
The over/under line for this week’s game is 55.5 points. Washington State’s games have averaged 66.4 points per game, and their over/under record is 1-4, with an average line of 59.4 points.
Washington State’s offense is averaging 39.4 points per game, ranking 15th in the nation as they head into week 9. Our power rankings place them 28th overall. They are 20th in passing yards, with 283.3 yards per game, and they convert 44.9% of their third downs, ranking 26th.
Quarterback John Mateer has thrown for 1,896 yards, with 16 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 102. Leading receiver Kyle Williams has 562 yards and five touchdowns on 32 catches. On the ground, Washington State averages 177.6 rushing yards per game.
Washington State’s defense is coming off a strong performance, allowing just 10 points in their latest game against Hawaii. They gave up 300 total yards, including 104 rushing yards on 22 attempts and 196 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.
On the season, opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 63.6% completion rate and a passer rating of 87.5 against Washington State, throwing for 268.3 yards per game. The defense has faced the 22nd fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing 157.9 rushing yards per game.
Are The San Diego State Aztecs Going Win In At Upset At Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego State enters Week 9 with a 3-3 record, facing Washington State. They rank 114th in our power rankings and have a 35.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, they are 1-1, and they’ve been favored in just one game this season.
The Aztecs have a -1 average scoring margin and are 3-2 against the spread. They’ve covered in two of three road games and are 1-0 ATS as the favorite.
This week’s over/under line is 55.5, higher than any of their previous games. San Diego State’s average line is 48, and their over/under record is 2-3, with games averaging 44.3 points.
San Diego State’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 125th in our offensive power rankings and averaging 21.7 points per game, placing them 84th nationally. They are also converting just 33.3% of their third-down opportunities.
Quarterback Danny O’Neil has thrown for 1,045 yards with a passer rating of 96. He has six touchdowns and one interception, completing 62.1% of his passes. The Aztecs are averaging 201.8 passing yards per game. Marquez Cooper leads the rushing attack with 670 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry.
San Diego State’s defense has allowed 22.7 points per game this season, ranking 26th nationally. They’ve given up an average of 209.8 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 80.2 and completing 60.1% of their passes. On the ground, the Aztecs have allowed 171.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 125th in the country.
In their recent game against Wyoming, San Diego State’s defense allowed 24 points but limited the Cowboys to just 57 rushing yards on 37 attempts. Wyoming threw for 310 yards, but the Aztecs’ defense also came up with three interceptions.