Washington State Cougars vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
Both Washington State and Washington are 2-0 coming into this week three non-conference matchup, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Lumen Field in Seattle. The game is being played on a neutral site, and the Huskies are technically the home team. The point spread currently sits at -4.5 in favor of the Huskies, with the over/under line at 55.5 points. PEAC is handling the television broadcast for this one.
WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington State Cougars +4.5
This game will be played at Lumen Field at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:
- We have the Washington Huskies winning this one by a score of 26 to 22
- Even though we like the Washington Huskies to win, our ATS pick is to take the Washington State Cougars at +4.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points
Are The Washington State Cougars A Candidate To Pull Off An Upset?
Washington State is now 2-0 after their 37-16 win over Texas Tech. The Cougars, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was an impressive win for Washington State, as they defeated a higher-ranked opponent. The over/under line for the game was 65.5 points, but the final combined score was 53 points, resulting in the under hitting.
Washington State led 7-3 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 27-10 by halftime. The Cougars added another touchdown in the third quarter and held Texas Tech to just 3 points in the fourth quarter.
Washington State’s offense was powered by a strong ground game in their 37-16 win over Texas Tech. The Cougars rushed for 301 yards and four touchdowns, with John Mateer leading the way. Mateer, who also played quarterback, ran for 197 yards and a score, averaging 9.4 yards per carry. He added 115 passing yards on 9 completions out of 19 attempts, with one touchdown and one interception.
Overall, the Cougars finished with 416 total yards, with 115 yards coming through the air. Josh Meredith was the top receiver, catching two passes for 54 yards.
Washington State’s defense will need to tighten up after allowing 491 total yards in their last game. They gave up 343 passing yards on 35 completions and 60 attempts, but managed to come away with two interceptions. Against the run, the Cougars allowed 148 yards, but they kept Texas Tech out of the end zone on the ground.
Can The Washington Huskies Win As The Favorite On A Neutral Field?
Washington is now 2-0 after a 30-9 win over Eastern Michigan, but they failed to cover the -25 point spread. The game’s over/under was set at 48.5 points, but the combined score of 39 points fell short, resulting in an under.
The Huskies took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter, and after Eastern Michigan added a field goal, Washington’s offense exploded for 21 points in the second quarter, while the defense held Eastern Michigan to just 3 points. Washington added 9 points in the third quarter, and Eastern Michigan scored just 3 points in the fourth quarter.
Washington’s offense was explosive in their 30-9 win, racking up 517 total yards and 23 first downs. The Huskies’ ground game was effective, gaining 201 yards on 27 carries, while their passing attack added 316 yards and four touchdowns. Will Rogers completed 80.8% of his passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns, earning a passer rating of 148.08.
Jonah Coleman led the rushing effort with 104 yards on 11 carries, averaging 9.5 yards per attempt. Jeremiah Hunter was the top receiver, hauling in five catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Washington’s defense was effective in their most recent game, limiting Eastern Michigan to just 9 points and 204 total yards. The Huskies were particularly strong against the run, allowing only 75 rushing yards on 37 attempts. In the passing game, Washington gave up 129 yards on 16 completions, with Eastern Michigan attempting 27 passes against them.