Oregon State vs Washington State Prediction Football Picks Today 10/17/26

The Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Reser Stadium. Here’s a Oregon State vs. Washington State Prediction. This article will include an Oregon State vs. Washington State Pick.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars lost to Fresno State and Utah State, and they play Boise State next. The Washington State Cougars have lost 3 straight games. Caden Pinnick is completing 61.8 percent of his passes for 952 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Daniel Blood and Darrius Clemons have combined for 425 receiving yards on 40 catches, while Branden Ganashamoorthy has 15 receptions.

The Washington State Cougars’ ground game is averaging 123.7 yards per contest, and Kirby Vorhees leads the way with 251 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 23.7 points and 354.5 yards per game. Keith Brown leads Washington State with 36 tackles, Jirah Leaupepetele has 2.5 sacks, and Jaylen Thomas has 2 interceptions.

Oregon State Beavers Betting Preview

The Oregon State Beavers beat San Diego State and Colorado State and play Fresno State next. Oregon State has won 4 straight games. Braden Atkinson is completing 70.6 percent of his passes for 2,257 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Jesse Legree and Eric Olsen have combined for 1,212 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, while Aeryn Hampton has 20 receptions.

The Oregon State Beavers’ ground game is averaging 131.2 yards per contest, and AJ Newberry leads the way with 326 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Oregon State is allowing 22 points and 326.3 yards per game. Aiden Sullivan leads the Oregon State Beavers with 43 tackles, Takari Hickle has 3.5 sacks, and Sailasa Vadrawale III has 1 interception.

Why the Oregon State Beavers will win

• Washington State has lost each of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of the last six games between Washington State and Oregon State.
• Oregon State has covered the spread in 15 of its last 16 home games against conference opponents.
• Washington State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in Oregon.
• The favorite has won the first half in each of Oregon State’s last seven games.
• Oregon State has won the first quarter in each of its last four games.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won four of its last five games as an underdog against Oregon State.
• Oregon State has lost six of its last eight games as a favorite against teams from Washington.
• Washington State has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games as an underdog.
• Washington State has won the first quarter in four of its last five October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Washington State has won the first half in five of its last six games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington State’s last eight games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of Oregon State’s last nine October games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Oregon State Beavers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Braden Atkinson ranks 1st amongst FBS players for passing yards (2257) this season.

Washington State Cougars Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Caden Pinnick leads Washington State for touchdowns (3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Oregon State ranks 1st among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (391.2).
• Oregon State has averaged 61.0 points over its last two games – most in the FBS over that span.
• Washington State ranks T5th among FBS teams for sacks this season (19.0).
• Washington State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for yards per game this season (282.3).

Oregon State vs Washington State Prediction

Oregon State has the offensive firepower to blow Washington State out of the water and is 6-0 ATS on the season. It deserves some respect. However, Washington State has found ways to compete this season and that incldues being 3-1 ATS as an underdog. Washington State had its chances to beat Utah State, hung around with Arizona, and competed against Washington despite the offense providing zero help. It’s not pretty but Washington State has a lot of closer-than-expected results. Give me the points.