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The Washington State Cougars (4-0) will visit the UCLA Bruins (3-1) on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET.
The Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Bruins (with an over/under of 59 points).
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Game Info for UCLA vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Pasadena, California
- Stadium: Rose Bowl
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | -3.5 | -111 | -109 | 59 | -110 | -110 | -179 | +151 |
UCLA Pick Insights
- UCLA has covered the spread once in three games this season.
- UCLA has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Each UCLA three games with a set total this season have gone under the over/under.
UCLA Stats & Insights
- UCLA has the 28th-ranked offense this year (456 yards per game), and has been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with only 263.8 yards allowed per game.
- On defense, UCLA has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by allowing just 11 points per game. The offense ranks 52nd (32 points per game).
- On defense, UCLA has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 25th-best by allowing only 186 passing yards per game. The Bruins rank 53rd on offense (251 passing yards per game).
- UCLA has been a handful for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (18th-best with 205 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (11th-best with 77.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- On offense, UCLA ranks 77th in the FBS with a 39.6% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 56th in third-down percentage allowed (77.8).
- With nine forced turnovers (22nd in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (83rd in the FBS), UCLA (+1) has the 46th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
UCLA’s Best Players
- Dante Moore has recorded 849 yards (212.3 ypg) on 47-of-86 passing with eight touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Carson Steele has 272 rushing yards on 41 carries with two touchdowns. He’s also tacked on eight catches for 62 yards (15.5 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- This season, TJ Harden has carried the ball 36 times for 264 yards (66 per game) and two touchdowns.
- J.Michael Sturdivant’s 279 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 21 times and has totaled 12 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Logan Loya has reeled in 12 passes while averaging 44.3 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Josiah Norwood’s four catches have turned into 119 yards and two touchdowns.
- Laiatu Latu has four sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL, 12 tackles, and one interception.
- Darius Muasau is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 19 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
- Alex Johnson leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting three tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Washington State Betting Insights
- Washington State’s ATS record is 3-0-0 this season.
- Washington State is 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Washington State hase hit the over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- Washington State’s offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 533.5 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 382.8 total yards per game, which ranks 81st.
- Washington State’s defense ranks 71st in the FBS with 25.5 points surrendered per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks fifth-best by piling up 45.8 points per contest.
- Washington State’s pass offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks second-best in the FBS with 404.5 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 251 passing yards per game, which ranks 99th.
- With 129 rushing yards per game on offense, Washington State ranks 98th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 60th, allowing 131.8 rushing yards per contest.
- Washington State’s third-down offense has been consistently moving the chains, posting a 61.5% third-down conversion rate (best) this season. On defense, it ranks 75th by surrendering a 40% third-down rate.
- Washington State has recorded six forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (28th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 46th in the FBS.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward has thrown for 1,394 yards (348.5 ypg) to lead Washington State, completing 74.5% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdown passes this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 109 yards (27.3 ypg) on 41 carries with three touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Nakia Watson, has carried the ball 35 times for 128 yards (32 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Lincoln Victor’s 342 receiving yards (85.5 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 24 catches on 33 targets with three touchdowns.
- Josh Kelly has racked up 336 receiving yards (84 yards per game) and five touchdowns on 21 receptions.
- Kyle Willams’ 19 targets have resulted in 16 grabs for 302 yards and four touchdowns.
- Ron Stone Jr. paces the team with three sacks, and also has one TFL and five tackles.
- Sam Lockett III is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 14 tackles and one interception.
- Jaden Hicks has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 13 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended to his name.
