Washington State vs San Jose State Prediction 9-20-24 College Football Picks
San Jose State Spartans (3-0) vs. Washington State Cougars (3-0)
September 20, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington State Cougars -13.5 / San Jose State Spartans +13.5; Over/Under: +56.5
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The San Jose State Spartans and the Washington State Cougars meet in week 3 college football action from Gesa Field on Friday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington State vs San Jose State Prediction.
San Jose State Recap
The San Jose State Spartans come into this one looking to build on their 3-0 start to the year after a 31-10 win over Kennesaw State in their last matchup. Following this game, San Jose State will have a bye week before hosting their home conference opener against Nevada.
Spartans Rolling Offensively
Emmett Brown has thrown for 915 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 60.6% passing while Floyd Chalk IV has 122 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns as well. Nick Nash leads the Spartans’ receiving group with 34 grabs for 485 yards and 6 touchdowns this season while Justin Lockhart has 11 receptions for 192 yards and 2 scores. On defense, Justin Pollard has a team-high 37 total tackles including 17 solo tackles, a sack, and an interception while San Jose State’s defense as a whole has combined for 4 sacks and 6 INTs as a unit this season.
Why the San Jose State Spartans will win
- San Jose State has won nine of its last 10 games.
- San Jose State has covered the spread in each of its last four road games.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Washington State Recap
The Washington State Cougars will also hope to improve on an undefeated start to the year after a 24-19 win over Washington in the Apple Cup to climb to 3-0. After this one, Washington State will head out on the road to battle Boise State.
Wazzu Looking Strong Out Of The Gate
John Mateer has thrown for 712 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 52.9% passing while also rushing for 314 yards and 4 scores. Wayshawn Parker has 214 rushing yards and 3 TDs and Djouvensky Schlenbaker also has 3 TDs on the ground. Kyle Williams leads Wazzu’s receiving group with 184 receiving yards and 3 TDs while Kris Hutson has a team-high 11 receptions for 176 yards and Josh Meredith has 9 grabs for 165 yards as well on the year. On defense, Stephen Hall has a team-high 17 total tackles as well as an interception returned for a TD while Raam Stevenson has a team-high 2 sacks as well on the year.
Why the Washington State Cougars will win
- Washington State has won each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
- San Jose State has lost each of its last five road games against non-conference opponents.
- Washington State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games in September.
- San Jose State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
Washington State vs San Jose State Prediction
I’m with Washington State here. I have a feeling I’m going to be on San Jose State a lot as an underdog, but this is just one of those spots where I don’t think I’m getting enough points. Washington State has been solid at home and has played a tougher schedule up to this point, and I just like how strong the Cougars have looked so far this season. Give me Wazzu laying the points.
