Washington State Cougars vs. Colorado State Rams Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 3

Tory Horton will lead the Colorado State Rams (0-2) into their battle versus the Washington State Cougars (2-0) at Martin Stadium on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET.

The Cougars are very heavy favorites (currently -16.5) in their game against the Rams, with the over/under being 53 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Cougars are -816 and the Rams are +541.)

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Game Info and Betting Lines for Washington State vs. Colorado State

• Game Day: Saturday, September 17, 2022
• Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
• Location: Pullman, Washington
• Stadium: Martin Stadium

Washington State Betting Insights

• Washington State compiled an 8-5-0 ATS record last year.
• Washington State was favored by 16.5 points or more last season twice, and failed to cover both times.
• Washington State and its opponent combined to go over the point total in six of 13 contests last season.

Washington State Stats & Insights

• Washington State averaged 27.8 points per game last season, comparable to the 28.3 per contest Colorado State gave up.
• Washington State was 5-1 against the spread and 6-0 overall last season when the team recorded more than 28.3 points.
• Last year Colorado State had a 4-2 record against the spread and a 3-3 record overall in games when it held opponents to less than 27.8 points.
• Washington State racked up only 1.0 more yard per game (379.8) than Colorado State gave up per matchup (378.8) last season.
• When Washington State piled up more than 378.8 yards last year, the team was 5-1 against the spread and 6-0 overall.
• When Colorado State kept its opponents to less than 379.8 yards last season, it had a 4-2 record ATS and a 3-3 record overall.
• Last year Washington State ran for 45.6 fewer yards per game (122.2) than Colorado State allowed per outing (167.8).
• Last year Washington State had a 2-0 ATS record and a 2-0 overall record in games the team rushed for over 167.8 yards.
• When Colorado State held its opponents to fewer than 122.2 rushing yards last year, it was 4-2 against the spread and 3-3 overall.
• Washington State turned the ball over five more times (17 total) than Colorado State forced a turnover (12) last season.

Washington State’s Best Players

• Last season Jayden de Laura produced 2,802 passing yards (215.5 per game), a 63.6% completion percentage, 23 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
• Last season Max Borghi took 160 rushing attempts for 880 yards (67.7 per game) and scored 12 touchdowns.
• Deon McIntosh ran for 538 yards on 111 carries (41.4 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns last year.
• Calvin Jackson Jr. reeled in 66 catches for 987 yards (75.9 per game) while being targeted 107 times. He also scored seven touchdowns.
• Travell Harris produced last year, grabbing 76 passes for 814 yards and nine touchdowns. He collected 62.6 receiving yards per game.
• De’Zhaun Stribling reeled in 44 passes for 471 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 36.2 yards per game last season.
• Ron Stone Jr.’s hard work last season put together a stat line of 5.0 sacks, 9.0 TFL and 52 tackles.
• Last season Jahad Woods averaged 76 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one interception.
• Armani Marsh intercepted three passes last year while also totaling 59 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and four passes defended.

Colorado State Betting Insights

• Colorado State put together a 4-8-0 record against the spread last season.
• Colorado State covered the spread when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs in their only opportunity last season.
• Colorado State and its opponent combined to hit the over six out of 12 times last year.

Colorado State Stats & Insights

• Colorado State put up just 0.5 fewer points per game (23.7) than Washington State allowed (24.2) last season.
• When Colorado State recorded over 24.2 points last season, it was 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall.
• When Washington State allowed fewer than 23.7 points last year, it had a 5-0 record against the spread and a 4-1 record overall.
• Colorado State collected 40.2 more yards per game (415.8) than Washington State allowed per matchup (375.6) last season.
• When Colorado State piled up over 375.6 yards last season, the team was 2-6 against the spread and 2-6 overall.
• When Washington State kept its opponents to fewer than 415.8 yards last year, it had a 7-1 record ATS and a 5-3 record overall.
• Colorado State rushed for 164.1 yards per game last year, just 4.9 more yards than the 159.2 Washington State allowed per contest.
• When Colorado State ran for over 159.2 yards last season it had a 3-4 ATS record and a 3-4 overall record.
• Washington State was 5-3 against the spread and 6-2 overall when holding opponents to less than 164.1 rushing yards last season.
• Colorado State had 19 giveaways last year, while Washington State had 29 takeaways.

Colorado State’s Best Players

• Todd Centeio completed 60.3% of his passes to throw for 2,958 and 15 touchdowns last season. Centeio also contributed in the run game, tallying two touchdowns on 36.6 yards per game.
• David Bailey averaged 62.7 rushing yards and tallied nine rushing touchdowns.
• Trey McBride was targeted 11 times per game and collected 1,121 receiving yards and one touchdown over the course of 2021.
• Dante Wright averaged 46.2 receiving yards on 5.5 targets per game in 2021, scoring three touchdowns.
• Ty McCullouch played his way to one receiving touchdown and 415 receiving yards (34.6 ypg) last season.
• Scott Patchan proved to be a strong defender last year, recording 11.5 sacks, 15.0 TFL and 58 tackles.
• Cam’Ron Carter was a playmaker on defense last season with 86 tackles, 7.0 TFL, six sacks, and one interception.
• A year ago Robert Floyd recorded 27 tackles and two passes defended as well as two interceptions.