Washington St. Cougars vs Fresno St. Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Washington State and Fresno State will face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams are coming off of a bye week, with Washington State holding
Game outlook
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Washington State and Fresno State will face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams are coming off of a bye week, with Washington State holding a record of 4-1 and Fresno State at 3-2. The Cougars suffered their first loss of the season to Boise State, while Fresno State was defeated by UNLV. Kick-off is set for 7 P.M. EST, with Washington State favored to win by -3.5 points according to the opening betting line. So far, the line has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cougars -165 | Bulldogs +145
Spread: Cougars -3.5 (-110) | Bulldogs +3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 60.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 62%.
Washington St. Cougars
Washington State has had a strong start to their season with a 3-1 record, including marquee wins over Texas Tech and Washington. After their first loss to Boise State, the team is looking to bounce back. Quarterback John Mateer has been a key player, throwing for over 1,400 yards and leading the rushing attack. The defense has forced nine turnovers in the first five games. Head coach Jake Dickert is optimistic following the bye week, saying they are well-rested and ready to go. Despite their strong offensive performance, the team is struggling on defense, allowing an average of 32.4 points per game. Washington State has covered the spread in three out of five games and the over has hit in three of their games as well. With a power ranking of 44, the Cougars are ranked 15th in offense and 114th in defense.