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Washington State Cougars Look to Capitalize on Struggling Arizona Wildcats in PAC-12 Matchup

Game time: October 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Gesa Field — Pullman, WA

Article updated Oct 8, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Saturday, the Arizona Wildcats (3-3, 5-1 ATS, 1-5 O/U) will play the Washington State Cougars (4-1, 3-2 ATS, 3-2 O/U) in a PAC-12 matchup. The Cougars have the edge in

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Arizona Wildcats (3-3, 5-1 ATS, 1-5 O/U) will play the Washington State Cougars (4-1, 3-2 ATS, 3-2 O/U) in a PAC-12 matchup. The Cougars have the edge in this game, as they are coming off a road loss to UCLA in their last contest, while the Wildcats lost an overtime loss to USC. The Cougars beat Arizona 31-20 last season, and come in as the betting favorite at -7.75.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/14/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Clarence D. Martin Stadium Stadium Wildcats vs Cougars Betting Odds Moneyline: Wildcats +250 | Cougars -300

Spread: Wildcats +7.75 (-110) | Cougars -7.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 59 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 75%.

Arizona Wildcats

The Arizona Wildcats have faced a challenging schedule this year, resulting in a 2-3 record. In the second game of the season, they dropped a decision against Mississippi State. The Wildcats managed to win their conference opener against Stanford, but have since dropped consecutive games, including a 31-24 home decision to Washington and a 41-40 triple overtime road loss to the #9 USC pass week. Despite the losses, the Wildcats' offense has been impressive. They have surpassed 30 points on three occasions this season and are averaging 442 total yards per game. QB Noah Fifita got the start in place of the injured Jayden De Laura last week and collected 303 passing yards and five touchdowns against one pick. RB Jonah Coleman rushed for 143 yards against USC and now has 363 rushing yards on average of 6.7 yards per rush. WR Tetairoa McMillan brought in 138 receiving yards against USC and now has 524 receiving yards. The defense has also surmounted some tough challenges, holding UTEP to 10 and Stanford to 20 points. Against USC, they conceded 365 total yards. The pass defense is ranked 93rd while the rush defense is outstanding, coming is at 24th. The pass defense has issued 17 sacks. Power Ranking: 61 Record: 3-3 (5-1 ATS) Offense Ranking: 67 (29.83 avg. points per game) Defense Ranking: 51 (allowing 23.00 avg. points per game) JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING 📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/z8pGWK35a3

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Washington St. Cougars Analysis

Cameron Ward, the junior QB has accumulated 1587 passing yards so far, with 14:2 TD to INT ratio, while Nakia Watson leads the squad with 153 rushing yards and averages 3.3 yards per rush. WR Kyle Williams is the one in lead with 386 receiving yards. The Washington State Cougars have an overall record of 4-1 (3-2 ATS) and are currently ranked #19 in the AP Top 25. Following their recent three-point road loss to UCLA, they are looking to rebound and improve from their 1-1 start in conference play. After successfully defeating Wisconsin and #25 Oregon State, their offense has been their highlight, averaging 40 points per game and ranking #13 among all offenses. Cameron Ward, the starting quarterback, is having an exceptional season with 1587 passing yards and 14:2 TD to INT ratio. However, the defensive side of their performance has been a weakness so far, rating #67 for an average of 25.4 points per game. The Cougars need to focus on their overall defensive game in order to have a successful run as they travel to Arizona this week. Overall record: 4-1 (3-2 ATS) AP Top 25 Ranking: #19 Offense Ranking: #13 (Averaging 40 points per game) Defense Ranking: #67 (Averaging 25.4 points per game) Cameron Ward (QB): 1587 passing yards and 14:2 TD to INT ratio Nakia Watson (RB): 153 rushing yards and 3.3 yards per rush Kyle Williams (WR): 386 receiving yards TOUCHDOWN WASHINGTON STATE! @Cameron7Ward finds @nakiawatson04 for 6! WATCH | @Pac12Network #GoCougs | #WAZZU | #CVE23 pic.twitter.com/Kwav7PwGx9

Cougars to Test Struggling AZ Wildcats on Home Court

The Arizona Wildcats have one win in three conference games, against a 1-win Stanford team. The Washington State Cougars, meanwhile, are 4-1, with their lone loss to a UCLA team now ranked in the AP Top 25. The Cougars have won all three home games, two of which were against ranked opponents. Cameron Ward, who had a tough game against UCLA, is expected to perform well against Arizona's struggling pass defense (93rd in the country). Meanwhile, Arizona has not been scoring a lot of points – 41 last week, but 13 were in triple overtime. Additionally, QB Jayden De Laura has been out due to injury, making him questionable for the game.

Written by Steved Published on 10/12/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: I apply a behind the scenes mix of technical analyze of stats, real-time news, and fundamental analysis that helps spot advantages to give me and my clients the edge.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Arizona Wildcats+255 → +245Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington St. Cougars-335 → -296Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Wildcats+8.75 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Washington St. Cougars-8.75 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over60.25 (-110) → 56.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under60.25 (-110) → 56.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Arizona Wildcats
2-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington St. Cougars
3-1 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

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From the published research (2023-10-08T22:36:24.122Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Arizona Wildcats have faced a challenging schedule this year, resulting in a 2-3 record. In the second game of the season, they dropped a decision against Mississippi State. The Wildcats managed to win their conference opener against Stanford, but have since dropped consecutive games, including a 31-24 home decision to Washington and a 41-40 triple overtime road loss to the #9 USC pass week. Despite the losses, the Wildcats' offense has been impressive. They have surpassed 30 points on three occasions this season and are averaging 442 total yards per game. QB Noah Fifita got the start in place of the injured Jayden De Laura last week and collected 303 passing yards and five touchdowns against one pick. RB Jonah Coleman rushed for 143 yards against USC and now has 363 rushing yards on average of 6.7 yards per rush. WR Tetairoa McMillan brought in 138 receiving yards against USC and now has 524 receiving yards. The defense has also surmounted some tough challenges, holding UTEP to 10 and Stanford to 20 points. Against USC, they conceded 365 total yards. The pass defense is ranked 93rd while the rush defense is outstanding, coming is at 24th. The pass defense has issued 17 sacks. Power Ranking: 61 Record: 3-3 (5-1 ATS) Offense Ranking: 67 (29.83 avg. points per game) Defense Ranking: 51 (allowing 23.00 avg. points per game) JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING JACOB COWING 📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/z8pGWK35a3

The Arizona Wildcats have one win in three conference games, against a 1-win Stanford team. The Washington State Cougars, meanwhile, are 4-1, with their lone loss to a UCLA team now ranked in the AP Top 25. The Cougars have won all three home games, two of which were against ranked opponents. Cameron Ward, who had a tough game against UCLA, is expected to perform well against Arizona's struggling pass defense (93rd in the country). Meanwhile, Arizona has not been scoring a lot of points – 41 last week, but 13 were in triple overtime. Additionally, QB Jayden De Laura has been out due to injury, making him questionable for the game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-11-19Washington St. Cougars 31 · Arizona Wildcats 20
  • 2021-11-19Arizona Wildcats 18 · Washington St. Cougars 44
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Arizona Wildcats defeated Washington St. Cougars 44-6

Arizona Wildcats defeated Washington St. Cougars 44-6 on October 14, 2023, a 38-point decision in the series. Arizona Wildcats' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Arizona Wildcats +7.5 (-110) spread, Arizona Wildcats covered, while the 50 combined points finished under the recorded total of 56.75.

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Tipster picks

  • DengWinsSpread · Arizona Wildcats +7.75 (-110)Win
  • ThetotalerSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.75 (-110)Loss
  • TjwinsSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.75 (-110)Loss
  • MikehuffSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.75 (-110)Loss
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Arizona Wildcats +7.75 (-110)Win
  • DtownsendSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.75 (-110)Loss
  • JaredkuntzSpread · Arizona Wildcats +7.75 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.75 (-110)Loss
  • JtphamSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.75 (-110)Loss
  • EmcSpread · Arizona Wildcats +7.75 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Washington St. Cougars -294Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Arizona Wildcats +7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 57.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Arizona Wildcats +7.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 57.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Washington St. Cougars -7.5 (-110)Loss