The Washington State Cougars and Washington Huskies meet Saturday in week 3 college football action at Lumen Field. Here’s a Washington vs Washington State Prediction. This article will include a Washington vs Washington State Pick.
Washington State Cougars Betting Preview
The Washington State Cougars beat Portland State and Texas Tech, and they play San Jose State next. The Washington State Cougars look for their third straight 3-0 start to a season. John Mateer is completing 55.6 percent of his passes for 467 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Kyle Williams and Kris Hutson have combined for 288 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Josh Meredith has 2 receptions.
The Washington State Cougars ground game is averaging 262.5 yards per contest, and Mateer leads the way with 252 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington State is allowing 23 points and 470 yards per game. Stephen Hall leads Washington State with 12 tackles, Khalil Laufau has 1 sack and Ethan O’Connor has 1 interception.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies beat Weber State and Eastern Michigan, and they play Northwestern next. The Washington Huskies look for their third straight 3-0 start to a season. Will Rogers is completing 78.8 percent of his passes for 511 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Giles Jackson and Denzel Boston have combined for 272 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Decker DeGraaf has 3 receptions.
The Washington Huskies ground game is averaging 194.5 yards per contest, and Jonah Coleman leads the way with 231 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington is allowing 6 points and 228.5 yards per game. Alphonzo Tuputala leads the Washington Huskies with 12 tackles, Zach Durfee has 2.5 sacks and Thaddeus Dixon has 2 pass deflections.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 16 games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
- Washington State has lost each of its last three games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Washington State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Washington has covered the spread in each of its last five games at Lumen Field.
- Washington has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
- Washington State has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Washington State’s last 11 games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Washington’s last eight games at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Washington State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (23.5).
- Washington State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 win percentage this season (1.000).
Washington vs Washington State Prediction
I like to look at underdogs in rivalry games because both teams are going to bring the energy and play hard. The problem is, that the favorite has covered 7 of the last 9 games between Washington State and Washington. Washington has won 9 of the last 10 games against Washington State. The Washington Huskies haven’t played anybody up to this point, but they have an experienced quarterback who has played well, and the defense has been on point. This rivalry has been one-sided over the years, and we’re going to see Washington State on the road for the first time. I’ll take Washington by a touchdown at home.