- Washington State is a -11.5 point favorite vs Colorado State
- Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- Watch the game on CBS Sports Network
The Washington State Cougars visit Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium to take on the Colorado State Rams on Sep. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Fort Collins.
– is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at ().
The Washington State vs. Colorado State Over/Under is total points.
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Washington State vs. Colorado State Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 1
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Washington State vs Colorado State Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Washington State will win this game with 85.3% confidence.
Washington State vs Colorado State Spread Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Washington State will cover the spread with 76.3% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Washington State and Colorado State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Washington State Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Washington State players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Nakia Watson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 81% ROI)
- Cameron Ward has hit the TD Passes Under in 6 of his last 8 games (+4.70 Units / 42% ROI)
- Cameron Ward has hit the Passing Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 53% ROI)
Washington State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Washington State went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Washington State went 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 23.09% ROI
- Washington State went 3-10 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI
- Washington State went 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
Colorado State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Colorado State went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Colorado State went 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.8 Units / -41.21% ROI
- Colorado State went 1-10 when betting the Over for -10 Units / -82.64% ROI
- Colorado State went 10-1 when betting the Under for +8.9 Units / 73.55% ROI
Washington State: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado State
Washington State is 8-1 (.615) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2021 season– 11th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .461
Washington State is 11-2 (.786) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season– 11th-best in FBS; Average: .558
Washington State was undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks in the 2022 season– tied for best in FBS; Average: .545
Washington State is 10-1 (.714) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season– 6th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .480
Colorado State: Keys to the Game vs. Washington State
Colorado State is 1-17 (.056) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2021 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .427
Colorado State is 1-15 (.062) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2021 season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: .397
Colorado State is winless (0-14) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .351
Colorado State is 1-8 (.111) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– 11th-worst in FBS; Average: .445
Matchup Notes for Washington State vs. Colorado State
Colorado State’s offense threw for 2,340 passing yards in 12 games (just 195.0 YPG) in the 2022 season — 26th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington State’s defense allowed 286.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — third-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
Colorado State’s offense threw for 2,340 passing yards in 12 games (just 195.0 YPG) in the 2022 season — 26th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington State’s defense allowed 286.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 16th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado State’s RBs averaged just 5.0 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — sixth-worst among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense allowed 12.1 RAC in the 2022 season — fourth-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
Washington State’s TEs gained 117 yards on 13 receptions (just 9.0 YPR) in the 2022 season — second-worst among Pac-12 TEs. Colorado State’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Washington State’s WRs gained 2,711 yards on 259 receptions (just 10.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — worst among Pac-12 WRs. Colorado State’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Washington State’s WRs gained 2,711 yards on 259 receptions (just 10.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — worst among Pac-12 WRs. Colorado State’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — second-best among NonP5 defenses.
Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends
Washington State’s TEs gained 117 yards on 13 receptions (just 9.0 YPR) in the 2022 season — second-worst among Pac-12 TEs. Colorado State’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Washington State’s WRs gained 2,711 yards on 259 receptions (just 10.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — worst among Pac-12 WRs. Colorado State’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Washington State’s WRs gained 2,711 yards on 259 receptions (just 10.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — worst among Pac-12 WRs. Colorado State’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — second-best among NonP5 defenses.
Washington State WRs have 74 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams
Washington State’s WRs gained 2,711 yards on 259 receptions (just 10.5 YPR) in the 2022 season — tied for second-worst among Power 5 WRs. Colorado State’s defense allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — second-best among NonP5 defenses.
Colorado State Offensive Stats & Trends
Colorado State were sacked on 18% of pass attempts (59/321) in the 2022 season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
Colorado State were sacked on 18% of pass attempts (59/321) in the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 7%
Colorado State’s offense threw for 2,340 passing yards in 12 games (just 195.0 YPG) in the 2022 season — 26th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington State’s defense allowed 286.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — third-worst among Pac-12 defenses.
Colorado State RBs rushed for 2 TDs on 35 carries (17.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 3rd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7
Colorado State TEs have been targeted 79 times on 3rd down since the 2021 season– most among FBS Teams
Washington State Cougars Defensive Stats & Trends
Washington State has forced 38 fumbles since the 2021 season– most in FBS
Washington State has tackled opponents for a loss on just 16 of 133 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for 24th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Washington State has tackled opponents for a loss on 9 of 66 rushing attempts (14% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– tied for 35th-best in FBS; Average: 11%.
Washington State opponents has averaged 6.1 Passing Attempts per TD (115 Pass Attempts/19 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for 7th-best in FBS; Average: 4.0
Washington State opponents averaged 6.2 Passing Attempts per TD (56 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 12th-best in FBS; Average: 4.0
Colorado State Rams Defensive Stats & Trends
Colorado State did not record a sack (45 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 17.1
Colorado State did not record a sack (45 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16.8
Colorado State allowed 22 rushing TDs on just 76 carries (3.5 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.9
Colorado State has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 7 of 112 attempts (6%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-worst in FBS; Average: 10%
Colorado State tackled opponents for a loss on just 8 of 76 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for 28th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
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