Washington (2-0) vs Washington State (2-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Lumen Field)
Betting Odds: Washington -3.5 / Washington State +3.5 --- Over/Under: 54.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Washington State Cougars and the Washington Huskies meet Saturday in college football action from Lumen Field. Here’s a Washington State vs Washington prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Washington State vs Washington pick. We will examine:
The Washington State Cougars' recent form and player performance
The Washington Huskies' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington State Cougars
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington Huskies
Recent betting trends in games played between Washington State and Washington
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Washington State vs Washington game
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
This year the Cougars kicked off their campaign versus Portland State. Washington State was up 49-17 at the break, resulting in an eventual blowout win 70-30. John Mateer tossed for 352 yards and five scores. Wayshawn Parker led the rush with eight carries for 96 yards and a touchdown of his own.
In game two versus Texas Tech, the Cougars were up 27-10 by the fourth quarter and eventually powered out the win 37-16. Mateer had 115 yards, one TD, and one pick this time while also leading the rush on a whopping 197 yards and another score.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
Over on the Washington side, their first game was against Weber State. The Huskies scored 14 points in both the second and third quarters during a 35-3 victory. QB Will Rogers had 250 yards and a TD by the game’s end. Jonah Coleman had a busy rush day with 16 carries for 127 yards and three scores.
In Saturday’s matchup versus Eastern Michigan, the Huskies scored 21 points in the second quarter on the way to a 30-9 victory. Rogers notched 261 yards on 21-of-26 passing with four touchdowns. Coleman rushed 11 times for 104 yards, and Jeremiah Hunter had 72 receiving yards with a score.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has lost each of its last three games at neutral venues.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
- Washington has covered the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite at neutral venues.
- Washington has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last three September games as an underdog.
- Washington State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Washington State's last eight games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Washington's last eight games played at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for H1 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage this season (1.000).
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has lost each of its last three games at neutral venues.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games played at neutral venues.
- Washington has covered the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite at neutral venues.
- Washington has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last three September games as an underdog.
- Washington State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Washington State's last eight games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Washington's last eight games played at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for H1 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for H2 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage this season (1.000).
Washington State vs Washington Prediction
I’ll go with Washington. The Huskies didn’t have too many issues versus Eastern Michigan—outside of eight penalties for 100 yards. Washington notched 501 total yards (316 passing) in the win, giving up just 204 yards and 17 first downs on the other side. That makes 65 points scored and 12 surrendered in a pair of relatively easy matchups so far this year.
As for Washington State, they got a nice boost from Mateer’s feet last weekend in the Texas Tech game. The result was 301 rushing yards (416 total), but the Cougars stumbled on third downs with a rough 3-of-13 success rate. Washington State gave up 491 yards (343 passing) and 10-of-19 on third downs defensively, so there should be plenty of opportunities for the Huskies offense here.
Andrew’s Pick Washington Huskies -3.5
AUTHOR: Andrew Jett
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