Texas Tech vs Washington State Prediction College Football Picks 9/7/24

The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Washington State Cougars meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Gesa Field. Here’s a Texas Tech vs Washington State Prediction. This article will include a Texas Tech vs Washington State Pick.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders beat Abilene Christian opening week and play North Texas and Arizona State next. Texas Tech looks for its third 2-0 start in the last 4 years. Behren Morton is completing 71.4 percent of his passes for 378 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Josh Kelly and Coy Eakin have combined for 232 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jalin Conyers has 5 receptions. The Texas Tech Red Raiders ground game is averaging 161 yards per contest, and Tahj Brooks leads the way with 153 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Texas Tech is allowing 51 points and 615 yards per game. Jacob Rodriguez leads the Texas Tech Red Raiders with 12 tackles, A.J. McCarty has 1 pass deflection and Jalon Peoples has 1 pass deflection.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars beat Portland State opening week and get Washington and San Jose State next. Washington State looks for its third straight 2-0 start. John Mateer is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 352 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Kyle Williams and Kris Hutson have combined for 242 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Tre Shackelford has 2 receptions. The Washington State Cougars ground game is averaging 70 yards per contest, and Wayshawn Parker leads the way with 96 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 30 points and 449 yards per game. Parker McKenna leads Washington State with 5 tackles, Khalil Laufau has 1 sack and Stephen Hall has 1 interception.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
• Texas Tech has lost five of its last six games after coming off overtime.
• Texas Tech has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games after coming off overtime.
• Washington State has covered the spread in four of its last five September games at Gesa Field.

Total Points Facts

• Four of Texas Tech’s last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Washington State’s last three games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage this season (1.000).
• Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for H1 win percentage this season (1.000).
• Texas Tech ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (22.0).
• Texas Tech ranks 16th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (32.0).

Texas Tech vs Washington State Prediction

You don’t want to overreact to one week, whether good or bad, but the Texas Tech Red Raiders nearly lost to Abilene Christian at home as 34.5-point favorites. Sorry if I’m not running to the window to back Texas Tech on the road the following week against a much better opponent. The Washington State Cougars have above-average playmakers on offense, and John Mateer looked good in his first game replacing Cam Ward, even if it was against Portland State. Yeah, I can’t get over how Texas Tech nearly lost last week. I’ll lay the small number with Washington State at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Washington State -1.5