Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-4) vs. Washington State Cougars (5-1)
October 19, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Washington State Cougars -19 / Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +19; Over/Under: +55.5
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The Hawaii Warriors and the Washington State Cougars meet in week 8 college football action from Gesa Field on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington State vs Hawaii Prediction.
Hawaii Recap
The Hawaii Warriors come into this one looking to bounce back from a 28-7 loss at the hands of Boise State last time out, falling to 2-4 on the year. After this game, Hawaii will head home for a game against Nevada.
Warriors Trying To Claw Back To .500
Brayden Schager has thrown for 1,592 yards, 12 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 60.2% passing while Landon Sims has rushed for 160 yards. Pofele Ashlock has a team-high 43 receptions for 470 yards along with 4 touchdowns while Nick Cenacle has 29 grabs for 268 yards and 3 TDs and Dekel Crowdus has 216 receiving yards as well on the year. Four more Warriors have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Jamih Otis has a team-high 28 total tackles with a pair of sacks while Jackie Johnson III has a team-high 3 sacks. As a unit, Hawaii has combined for 12 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will win
- Washington State has lost seven of its last eight games in October.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has covered the spread in seven of Washington State’s last nine games at Gesa Field.
Washington State Recap
The Washington State Cougars come into this one looking to build on their 25-17 win over Fresno State last time out to improve to 5-1 on the year. After this game, Washington State will duke it out on the road against San Diego State.
Cougars Looking To Go Bowling
John Mateer has thrown for 1,601 yards, 13 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 56.4% passing while also rushing for 499 yards and 6 scores. Wayshawn Parker has 388 rushing yards and 2TDs and Djouvensky Schlenbaker also has 3 TDs on the ground. Kyle Williams leads Wazzu’s receiving group with 503 receiving yards and 5 TDs while Kris Hutson has a team-high 30 receptions for 416 yards and Josh Meredith has 22 grabs for 306 yards as well on the year. On defense, Kyle Thornton has a team-high 35 total tackles including 24 solo tackles while Ethan O’Connor has a team-high 3 interceptions. As a unit, Washington State has combined for 7 sacks and 8 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last seven home games against non-conference opponents.
- Hawaii has lost each of its last seven games in October.
- Hawaii has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
- Washington State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games in October.
Washington State vs Hawaii Prediction
I’m on the over here. Any time I see a team that can pass against Washington State, I immediately think they’re going to get some points on the board, but make no mistake, Washington State’s offense can get it going against anyone as well as we’ve seen the Cougars put up points in bunches and Mateer has been outstanding under center for the Cougs this season. I think we have a bit of a track meet brewing here so give me the over.
