Utah State vs Washington State Prediction College Football Picks 11/9/24

Washington State (7-1) vs Utah State (2-6)

Game Info: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30 pm (Gesa Field at Martin Stadium)

Betting Odds: Washington State -20.5 --- Over/Under: 69.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Utah State vs Washington State Prediction for this College Football Week 11 game on Saturday, November 9th, at Martin Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Utah State Aggies vs Washington State Cougars pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Aggies' recent form and recent player performance

-The Huskies' recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Utah State and Washington State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Aggies and Cougars.

Washington State Has Played Well

Washington State has played well heading into this game and they currently sit with a 7-1 record overall. In the last game against San Diego State, Washington State scored 29 points and they ended up winning by three points. John Mateer completed 19 of his 27 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. He was also the top rusher finishing with 21 carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Washington State overall this season is averaging 38.1 points while their defense is giving up 26.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 12th while the defense is ranked 85th in the league.

Why Washington State Will Beat Utah State

Washington State has won each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Gesa Field.
Utah State has lost 13 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked teams.
Utah State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games.
The home team has covered the spread in six of Utah State's last seven games.
Utah State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.

Utah State Has Struggled

Utah State has struggled this season but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Utah State scored 27 points against Wyoming and that was enough for the two-point victory. Spencer Petras completed 25 of his 39 passes for 194 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Rahsul Faison finished with 23 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown. At half time they were up by seven points and then held on late.

Utah State is averaging 27.8 points while their defense is giving up 41.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 70th in the league while the defense is ranked 133rd. They have a red zone efficiency of 78.57 which is 108th in the league.

Utah State vs Washington State Prediction

Washington State is the much better team and they are going to put on a show here. Washington is averaging 38.1 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Utah State offense is fine, but they aren’t good enough to keep this game close. Mateer is going to have another huge game here for Washington State and they will cruise. Back Washington State against the spread here.