Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Washington State Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
With kickoff set for 10:00 ET, the Washington State Cougars and Texas Tech Red Raiders are both looking to go 2-0 as they face off at Martin Stadium in Pullman. The over/under line is at 65.5 points, and Texas Tech is the slight -1.5 point favorite on the road. The game will be broadcast on FOX as part of week two of the college football season. The money line odds are -121 for Texas Tech and -101 for Washington State.
TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington State Cougars +1.5
This game will be played at Martin Stadium at 10:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:
- We have the Washington State Cougars winning this one by a score of 33 to 28
- Not only do we have the Washington State Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 65.5 points
Will The Texas Tech Red Raiders Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Texas Tech opened their season with a narrow 52-51 overtime win over Abilene Christian, moving to 1-0 for the season. The game had no betting lines set, and the combined score of 103 points was higher than any expected over/under.
The Red Raiders jumped out to a 22-7 lead in the first quarter, but Abilene Christian fought back, outscoring Texas Tech 25-10 in the second quarter to take a 32-21 lead at halftime. The Red Raiders and Abilene Christian each scored 7 points in the third quarter, and Texas Tech trailed 39-28 heading into the fourth. In the fourth quarter, Texas Tech outscored Abilene Christian 17-6 to force overtime, where they outscored their opponent 7-6 to get the win.
Quarterback Behren Morton led Texas Tech’s offense to a 52-51 overtime win, throwing for 378 yards and five touchdowns, completing 71.4% of his passes. The Red Raiders’ offense totaled 539 yards, with 378 yards coming through the air. Josh Kelly was Morton’s top target, catching 10 passes for 156 yards.
On the ground, Texas Tech gained 161 yards, with Tahj Brooks leading the way. Brooks rushed for 153 yards on 27 carries and added a rushing touchdown.
In their narrow 52-51 overtime win over Abilene Christian, Texas Tech’s defense struggled, giving up 615 total yards. They were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 109 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Through the air, the Red Raiders gave up 506 yards on 36 completions, with Abilene Christian attempting 51 passes against them.
Will The Washington State Cougars Win At Home Over The Texas Tech Red Raiders?
Washington State is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 70-30 win over Portland State. This game was not included in the betting lines.
The Cougars took control early, leading 22-7 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 49-17, and they continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring Portland State 21-13 in the third quarter. The game ended with a combined 100 points, and Washington State’s record remains unblemished.
John Mateer led Washington State’s offense to a 70-30 victory, throwing for 352 yards and five touchdowns while completing 64.7% of his passes. Kyle Williams was his top target, hauling in four passes for 141 yards. Mateer also connected with Williams for two of the team’s six passing touchdowns.
The Cougars’ offense amassed 640 total yards, with 413 yards coming through the air. On the ground, Wayshawn Parker led the team with 96 yards on just eight carries, averaging 12 yards per attempt. Washington State’s rushing attack finished with 227 yards and three touchdowns.
Washington State’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 449 total yards to Portland State in their last game. The Cougars had particular trouble stopping the run, allowing 215 yards and two rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, they gave up 234 yards and two touchdowns, with Portland State completing 20 of 35 pass attempts. Washington State’s defense also struggled to get off the field, allowing 21 first downs.