Washington St. Cougars vs Oregon St. Beavers prediction, odds and best bet for Oct. 17
Oregon State will beat Washington State, with a projected score of Oregon State 34, Washington State 17. Braden Atkinson and Jesse Legree give the Beavers the stronger scoring outlook, backed by productive recent defense. Washington State’s passing defense complicates the sizable handicap, however. Neither Oregon State -18 (-110) nor the 52.5 total offers a compelling wager; the official recommendation is Pass.
Washington St. Cougars vs Oregon St. Beavers prediction and best bet
Oregon State is the pick to win this 2026 college football matchup, but the best betting decision is Pass. The Beavers have scored 207 points over their last four games while allowing 16 points per game during that stretch. Their ability to produce offense and limit opposing scoring makes them the stronger straight-up choice.
Covering 18 points asks a different question. Washington State brings a defense ranked second in the Pac-12 in passing yards allowed, giving the underdog a credible way to slow Oregon State’s most dangerous combination. The forecast favors the Beavers by 17 points, close enough to the spread that neither side earns a recommendation.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. Pacific, according to both teams’ official matchup releases.
Venue: Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon.
Broadcast: USA Network.
Records: Washington St. Cougars 0-5; Oregon St. Beavers 4-2.
SportsJaw odds: Washington St. Cougars +18.5 (-108); Oregon St. Beavers -18.5 (-110). Moneyline: Washington St. Cougars +706; Oregon St. Beavers -1,182. Total: Over 52.5 (-106); Under 52.5 (-114).