San Diego State vs Washington State Prediction
I’m leaning towards Washington State and the points in this one. I just still worry about the health of San Diego State, and even fully healthy, this Aztecs team can’t stop a nosebleed on the defensive side of the ball right now. Wazzu’s had some major consistency issues this season and have had issues putting points up at times, but I’m just not in a position where I want to lay points with San Diego State right now. Give me the Cougars and the points here.
Washington State Cougars Recap
The Washington State Cougars come into this game looking to rebound from a 31-10 loss at the hands of Boise State last time out to sit at 1-7 this season. After this game, Washington State will head home for a game against Colorado State.
Cougars Drop 5th Game In A Row
Caden Pinnick has thrown for 952 yards, 3 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 61.8% passing while Kirby Vorhees leads Washington State in rushing with 275 yards and 3 touchdowns. Caden Pinnick sits behind Vorhees on the ground with 194 yards and 3 touchdowns. Branden Ganashamoorthy leads the Cougars in receiving with 401 yards and 30 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Daniel Blood trails with 309 yards and 30 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Keith Brown has a team-high 60 tackles while Washington State’s defense as a whole has combined for 8 sacks and 3 interceptions.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- The underdog has won each of San Diego State’s last three games at Snapdragon Stadium.
- San Diego State has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
- Washington State has covered the spread in each of its last five October games as a road underdog.
- San Diego State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite.
- San Diego State has lost the first half in five of its last six games.
- Washington State has won the first quarter in four of its last six October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
San Diego State Aztecs Recap
The San Diego State Aztecs come into this game looking to rebound from a 56-49 loss at the hands of Colorado State last time out to sit at 3-5 this season. After this game, the Aztecs will take on the Utah State Aggies at home.
Aztecs Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight
Jayden Denegal has thrown for 899 yards, 7 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 55.0% passing while Javion Kinnard leads San Diego State in rushing with 526 yards and 3 touchdowns. Lucky Sutton sits behind Kinnard on the ground with 358 yards and 5 touchdowns. Jaylon Hawkins leads the Aztecs in receiving with 322 yards and 18 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Nathan Acevedo trails with 235 yards and 21 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Sione Hala has a team-high 83 tackles while San Diego State’s defense as a whole has combined for 16 sacks and 6 interceptions.
Why the San Diego State Aztecs will win
- Washington State has lost each of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
- San Diego State has won each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
- San Diego State has covered the spread in each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog against teams from California.
- San Diego State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games as a favorite in California.