Washington State (5-1) vs Hawaii (2-4)
Game Info: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Gesa Field at Martin Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington State -18.5 / Hawaii +18.5 — Over/Under: 55.5
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors and Washington State Cougars meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Gesa Field. Here’s a Hawaii vs Washington State Prediction. This article will include a Hawaii vs Washington State Pick.
Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors lost to San Diego State and Boise State, and they play Nevada next. The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors have lost 7 of their last 8 road games. Brayden Schager is completing 60.2 percent of his passes for 1,592 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Pofele Ashlock and Nick Cenacle have combined for 738 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Dekel Crowdus has 11 receptions.
The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors ground game is averaging 80.5 yards per contest, and Landon Sims leads the way with 160 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Hawai’i is allowing 20.5 points and 332.8 yards per game. Jamih Otis leads the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors with 28 tackles, Jackie Johnson III has 3 sacks and Jalen Smith has 1 interception.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars lost to Boise State, beat Fresno State, and they play San Diego State next. The Washington State Cougars have won 4 straight home games. John Mateer is completing 56.4 percent of his passes for 1,601 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Kyle Williams and Kris Hutson have combined for 919 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Josh Meredith has 22 receptions.
The Washington State Cougars ground game is averaging 185 yards per contest, and Mateer leads the way with 499 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 29.8 points and 446.8 yards per game. Kyle Thornton leads Washington State with 35 tackles, Andrew Edson has 2 sacks and Ethan O’Connor has 3 interceptions.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Gesa Field.
- Hawaii has lost each of its last seven road games in October.
- Washington State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine October games at Gesa Field.
- Hawaii has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
- Hawaii has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Washington State’s last 10 October games at Gesa Field have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Hawaii’s last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington State ranks T11th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (23.3).
- Washington State ranks T13th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (12.3).
- Hawaii ranks T120th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.7).
- Hawaii ranks 112th among FBS teams for points per game this season (21.3).
Hawaii vs Washington State Prediction
The Washington State Cougars are the better, more talented team and have the ability to blow the doors off. The problem is Washington State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. The Washington State Cougars are also 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite at home. Hawaii has its issues, but Washington State doesn’t cover numbers as big favorites and doesn’t play much defense. There are better options out there but give me Hawaii and the points if forced to pick.