Washington State vs. Colorado State: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 2, 2023

The Colorado State Rams (0-0) will look to upset the Washington State Cougars (0-0) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. The Cougars are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 8.5 points. An over/under of 54 points has been set for the contest.

Washington State vs. Colorado State Odds

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Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

Washington State vs. Colorado State Betting Insights (2022)

Washington State Stats and Trends

• Washington State compiled an 8-5-0 record against the spread last season.
• The Cougars covered the spread twice when favored by 8.5 points or more last season (in three opportunities).
• A total of three Washington State games last season hit the over.
• The Cougars’ 13 games last season went over this contest’s total of 54 points three times.
• The average point total in Washington State’s outings last season was 56.3, 2.3 more points than the over/under for this game.

Colorado State Stats and Trends (2022)

• Colorado State put together a 6-6-0 record against the spread last year.
• When playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs last year, the Rams had an ATS record of 4-3.
• Games featuring Colorado State hit the over just once last year.
• The Rams combined with their opponent to score more than 54 points only twice last season.
• Colorado State had a 48.0-point average over/under in its contests last year, 6.0 fewer points than this game’s total.

Washington State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Cameron Ward racked up 3,224 passing yards (248 per game) with a 64.5% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 23 touchdowns with nine interceptions.
• Nakia Watson rushed for 769 yards on 144 carries (69.9 yards per game) and scored nine touchdowns a season ago. He also averaged 26.9 receiving yards per game, grabbing 30 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns.
• Last season Jaylen Jenkins rushed for 396 yards on 68 carries (33 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
• Last season De’Zhaun Stribling was targeted zero times and collected 51 catches for 602 yards and five touchdowns.
• Robert Ferrell’s stat line last year showed 56 grabs for 582 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 52.9 yards per game.
• Donovan Ollie racked up 491 receiving yards on 44 catches with three TDs.
• Brennan Jackson showed out with an impressive stat line of five sacks, nine TFL and 37 tackles last year.
• Daiyan Henley’s 2022 campaign saw him total 93 tackles, eight TFL, one sack, and one interception.
• Last season, Sam Lockett III grabbed three interceptions and added 58 tackles, one TFL, and six passes defended.

Colorado State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Last year Clay Millen collected 1,909 passing yards (173.5 per game) while going 168-for-233 (72.1%) and throwing for 10 touchdowns with six interceptions.
• Avery Morrow took 173 attempts for 834 rushing yards a season ago (69.5 per game) and scored four touchdowns.
• Last year A’Jon Vivens ran for 104 yards on 39 carries (20.8 yards per game).
• Tory Horton reeled in 71 passes for 1,131 yards last year while scoring eight touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 94.3 yards per game.
• Justus Ross-Simmons also contributed with 25 catches for 423 yards and three touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and put up 47 receiving yards per game.
• Ty McCullouch caught 13 passes on zero targets for 119 yards, averaging 29.8 receiving yards per game.
• Mohammad Kamara had an impressive body of work a year ago, registering six sacks, 13 TFL and 41 tackles.
• Jack Howell totaled 99 tackles, two TFL, and three interceptions over the course of his 2022 campaign.