A couple of schools with very different play-calling schemes, the Washington State Cougars (+7) are ready to pay a visit to their in-conference counterpart Washington Huskies (-7) at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. This crucial afternoon game is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Betting Preview: Washington Huskies vs. Washington State Cougars
In this Friday Pac-12 game, Washington has been projected as the favorite and is currently giving up 7 points. The Cougars are also receiving +210 moneyline odds while the Huskies are -270. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 64 points, and if one school gets out in front early on, it will likely lead to a nice live betting opportunity.
The Cougars are 4-7 against the spread (ATS) and are down 18.4 units this season. The team has posted an O/U record of 7-4.
The Huskies are down 16.1 units in 2019. The team is 6-5 ATS and has an O/U record of 6-5.
The Cougars have gone 6-5 straight up (SU), including 3-5 SU against Pac-12 opponents. The Huskies are 6-5 SU overall and 3-5 SU in conference play.
The Cougars just pulled off a 54-53 victory over Oregon State last week where Anthony Gordon completed 50-of-70 passes for 606 yards, six scores and three interceptions. Max Borghi (44 yards on 10 rush attempts, two TDs) led the ground attack in the win. Borghi (nine receptions, 40 yards) and Renard Bell (eight catches, 108 yards, two TDs) shared the receiving duties.
Washington just fell 20-14 to Colorado. The defensive unit let the Buffaloes eat up the clock by rushing for 207 yards on 41 attempts, along with one rushing TD. Laviska Shenault Jr. had a solid showing, recording 100 yards on seven catches for Colorado. For Washington, Jacob Eason completed 21-of-34 passes for 206 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Salvon Ahmed (29 yards on 13 rush attempts) and Richard Newton (32 yards on 12 carries, one TD) spearheaded the ground game in the defeat as Aaron Fuller (six receptions, 43 yards) and Hunter Bryant (five catches, 82 yards) led the pass-catching corps.
Washington State’s run the ball on 23.1 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Washington has a rush percentage of 52.7 percent. The Cougars have rushed for 76.3 yards per game (including 70.8 per game against Pac-12 opponents) and have 11 touchdowns via handoffs this year. The Huskies are averaging 155.1 rushing yards per game (141.1 in conference) and have 18 total rush TDs.
The Cougars offensive scheme has averaged a stellar 456.7 yards through the air overall (449.5 per game against conference opposition) and has 47 passing scores so far. The Huskies have put up 245.2 pass yards per contest (222 against Pac-12 competition) and have 21 total pass TDs.
Defensively, Washington State has allowed 176.5 rush yards and 290.6 pass yards per game. The Washington defense has allowed 217.5 yards per game to opposing passers and 139.5 yards per game to opposing runners. The Huskies are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 5.37 to opponents, while the Cougars have given up an 8.01 ANY/A.
Offensively, Gordon has already amassed 4,400 passing yards this year. He’s completed 71 percent of his 525 attempts with 40 scores through the air and only 13 interceptions. He’s got a sparkling 8.46 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 8.57 over the last two games.
Jacob Eason has completed 207-of-319 passes for 2,503 yards, 21 TDs and six INTs for Washington. His ANY/A stands at 7.51 for the season and 3.03 across his last two outings.
These two teams met last year with the final result being a 28-15 victory for Washington.
Washington State Cougars at Washington Huskies NCAA Tip
SU Winner: Washington, ATS Winner: Washington, O/U: Under
Team Betting Notes
- The Washington defensive unit has sacked opposing QBs 25 times this year. Washington State has registered 22 sacks.
- Washington has lost five fumbles this season while Washington State has let seven get away.
- The Cougars offense has tallied 10 pass plays of 40 yards or more, while the Huskies have accounted for six such plays.
- The Washington State defense has allowed 14 pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Washington has given up six such plays.
- The Washington State offense has created seven rushing plays of 20 yards or more, while Washington has created 11 such runs.
- The Cougars defense has allowed 19 rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while the Huskies have given up 12 such runs.
- The Over/Under for Washington’s last match was 53. The under cashed in the 20-14 loss to Colorado.
- In its last three games, Washington is 1-2 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- In its last three contests, Washington State is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in each of those three.
- The Over/Under for Washington State’s previous game was set at 77.5. The over cashed in the team’s 54-53 win over Oregon State.
- Washington State, as a team, has averaged 3.2 yards per carry over its past three games and 4.1 over its last two.
- Washington has averaged 3.2 yards per carry over its last three contests and 3.5 over its last two.
