The Stanford Cardinal and Washington State Cougars meet Saturday in week 10 college football action at Gesa Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. Stanford has won 2 of its last 3 road games. Ashton Daniels is completing 61 percent of his passes for 1,592 yards, 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Elic Ayomanor and Tiger Bachmeier have combined for 1,052 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Benjamin Yurosek has 16 receptions. The Stanford Cardinal ground game is averaging 128 yards per contest, and Casey Filkins leads the way with 215 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Stanford is allowing 37.5 points and 465.1 yards per game. Gaethan Bernadel leads the Stanford Cardinal with 54 tackles, David Bailey has 5 sacks and Alaka’i Gilman has 1 interception.
Stanford Cardinal Team Facts
- Stanford has lost each of its last eight games in November.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 16 games in November.
- Stanford has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 road games against conference opponents.
- Each of Stanford’s last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars need a win here to snap a 4-game losing streak. Washington State has won 3 of its last 4 home games. Cameron Ward is completing 69.9 percent of his passes for 2,532 yards, 16 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Kyle Williams and Lincoln Victor have combined for 1,199 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Josh Kelly has 34 receptions. The Washington State Cougars ground game is averaging 87.3 yards per contest, and Nakia Watson leads the way with 203 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 30.9 points and 446 yards per game. Kyle Thornton leads Washington State with 60 tackles, Brennan Jackson has 3.5 sacks and Sam Lockett III has 2 interceptions.
Washington State Cougars Team Facts
- Washington State has won each of its last 10 November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington State has covered the spread in each of its last seven games against Stanford.
- Washington State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
- Washington State has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- Each of the last four games between Stanford and Washington State have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington State rank T40th among FBS teams for points per game this season (32.1).
- The Stanford are one of only three FBS teams winless in home games this season.
Randy’s Pick
The Washington State Cougars are the better team and should be favored at home, but this losing streak is ugly. Washington State is falling off a cliff defensively and is now 123rd in total defense and 108th in scoring defense. Say what you want about Stanford, but its two wins this season have come on the road, and it just hung around with Washington last week. Giving away two free touchdowns with a team that can’t defend. Give me Stanford and the free points.
