- Washington St is a -1.5 point favorite vs. Texas Tech
- Texas Tech vs. Washington State Total(Over/Under): 65.5 points
- TV Channel: FOX
The Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) visit Gesa Field at Martin Stadium to take on the Washington State Cougars (1-0) on Sep. 7 in Pullman, WA. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT.
Washington St is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Texas Tech vs. Washington State Over/Under is 65.5 total points.
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Texas Tech vs. Washington State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Texas Tech | +1.5 -105 | 65.5 -110 | +105 |
| Washington State | -1.5 -115 | 65.5 -110 | -125 |
Texas Tech vs Washington State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Texas Tech will win this game with 54.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Texas Tech vs Washington State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Washington State will cover the spread with 71.6% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Texas Tech and Washington St and key player performances this season.
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Texas Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Texas Tech is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Texas Tech is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Texas Tech is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Washington State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Washington St is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Washington State is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Washington State is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Texas Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Washington State
Texas Tech is 10-6 (.588) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– 10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .380
Texas Tech is 10-4 (.625) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2022 season– 10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .456
Texas Tech is 6-1 (.750) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– T-6th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .494
Texas Tech is 8-6 (.571) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2022 season– 10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .376
Washington State: Keys to the Game vs. Texas Tech
Washington State was undefeated (4-0) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-11th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .463
Washington State is 7-1 (.700) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 7th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .445
Washington State is 7-1 (.636) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2022 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .541
Washington State is 8-1 (.800) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– T-9th-best in FBS; Average: .529
Matchup Notes for Texas Tech vs. Washington State
Washington State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.7% of 460 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Texas Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.8% of attempts last season — 3rd-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.7% of 460 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Texas Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.8% of attempts last season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.
Washington State’s RBs averaged 9.5 yards after the catch last season — T-22nd-best among FBS RBs. Texas Tech’s defense allowed just 11.2 RAC last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Texas Tech’s RBs averaged just 3.0 yards after the catch last season — worst among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense allowed 9.6 RAC to RBs last season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Texas Tech’s RBs had just 7.4 receiving yards per game last season — 4th-worst among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense allowed 36.4 receiving yards per game to RBs last season — T-8th-worst among FBS defenses.
Tahj Brooks (TT) averaged just 2.4 yards after the catch last season — worst of Qualified Running Back. Washington State’s defense allowed 9.6 RAC to RBs last season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Texas Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Texas Tech WRs have averaged 18.7 receptions per game (506/27) since the 2022 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.2
Texas Tech WRs have averaged 18.7 receptions per game (506/27) since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 14.0
Texas Tech WRs averaged just 11.3 yards per reception (2,491 yards/220 catches) in the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.5
Texas Tech’s RBs averaged just 3.0 yards after the catch last season — worst among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense allowed 9.6 RAC to RBs last season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Texas Tech WRs have been targeted 215 times in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends
Washington State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.7% of 460 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Texas Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.8% of attempts last season — 3rd-worst among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State WRs averaged 21.8 receptions per game (262/12) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.0
Washington State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 11.7% of 460 attempts last season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. Texas Tech’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.8% of attempts last season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.
Washington State’s RBs averaged 9.5 yards after the catch last season — T-22nd-best among FBS RBs. Texas Tech’s defense allowed just 11.2 RAC last season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Washington State TEs had just one touchdown on 38 receptions in the 2023 season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.0
Texas Tech Red Raiders Defensive Stats & Trends
Texas Tech tackled opponents for a loss on just 8 of 82 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 15%.
Texas Tech opponents has averaged 5.6 Passing Attempts per TD (112 Pass Attempts/20 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
Texas Tech tackled opponents for a loss on just 19 of 225 rushing attempts (8% TFL%) on 1st down in the 2023 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 14%.
Texas Tech tackled opponents for a loss on just 62 of 479 rushing attempts (13% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in the Big 12; Average: 15%.
Texas Tech has sacked opponents 11 times in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-4th-most in FBS
Washington State Cougars Defensive Stats & Trends
Washington State opponents has averaged 5.9 Passing Attempts per TD (100 Pass Attempts/17 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.0
Washington State allowed a Completion Pct of just 40% (16 completions/40 attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
Washington State opponents has averaged 5.9 Passing Attempts per TD (100 Pass Attempts/17 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
Washington State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 103 of 894 attempts (12%) since the 2022 season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: 10%
Washington State opponents averaged 5.7 Passing Attempts per TD (40 Pass Attempts/7 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-14th-best in FBS; Average: 3.8
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