Texas Tech Red Raiders vs
Washington St. CougarsPredictions & Preview

Texas Tech Red Raiders Prepare to Take on Washington State Cougars After Overtime Victory

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are coming off a close overtime win and are looking to improve their record. Junior quarterback Behren Morton had an impressive performance in the last game with 378 yards and five passing touchdowns. On the other hand, the Washington State Cougars are also coming off a strong win and are looking to maintain their dominant play. Sophomore quarterback John Mateer had a standout game with 352 yards and five passing touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown. Washington State is the favored team in this matchup with the current line at Washington State -2.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Raiders +110 | Cougars -130
• Spread: Red Raiders +2.5 (-110) | Cougars -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 66 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas Tech vs Washington St. Stats

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Texas Tech Red Raiders secured a narrow 52-51 overtime victory against the Abilene Christian Wildcats in their Week 1 game, thanks to standout performances from running back Tajh Brooks and wide receiver Josh Kelly. However, the defense struggled, allowing the Wildcats to amass over 600 yards of total offense. The Red Raiders' defense needs to improve in order to continue their success this season. Several key players are dealing with injuries, which could impact their performance moving forward. Despite these challenges, Texas Tech is currently ranked 67th in power rankings and has a 1-0 record for the season.

Washington St. Cougars Analysis

The Washington State Cougars are beginning their first season in the Pac-12 Conference with high hopes after a strong Week 1 performance against Portland State. Quarterback John Mateer excelled with five touchdown passes, while wide receiver Kyle Williams had an outstanding start with four catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns. The offense performed well, converting on fourth downs and extending drives, but the defense struggled by allowing 30 points and 449 total yards of offense. The defense will need to improve to complement the strong offensive performance. Notably, the team is dealing with injuries to punter Nick Haberer and wide receiver Carlos Hernandez. The Cougars currently have a power ranking of 70 and are ranked # for offense and defense. In their upcoming matchup with Texas Tech, the Cougars will look to build on their positive start to the season.

Texas Tech's Defense Faces Test as Washington State Expected to Cover Spread

Following a near-upset in Week 1, Texas Tech must demonstrate the legitimacy of their defense in order to instill confidence in their abilities. While the upcoming game promises exciting offensive plays, quarterback John Mateer has proven his ability to score touchdowns with minimal completions. In light of this, it is recommended to place one's bet on the Washington State Cougars to secure both a victory and cover the spread as the optimal choice for this matchup.

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