Saturday, November 14, 2015

Rose Bowl

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The Washington State Cougars matchup against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday at Rose Bowl. The opening line for this game has UCLA as 8.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 66.5.

Washington State was led in passing last game by Luke Falk, who finished with 497 yards through the air. He went 36 for 55 on the game, good for a 65% completion percentage. Jamal Morrow was the rushing leader for the Cougars last game. He carried the ball 4 times for an average of 6 yards per carry and ended with 23 yards. Dominique Williams was the team leader in receiving with a total of 123 yards and 6 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 21 yards per reception. As a team in that game Washington State totaled 512 yards by way of 72 plays. They rushed the ball 17 times for a total of 15 yards on the game and the Cougars totaled 22 first downs by getting 3 rushing, 19 passing and 0 by penalty.

UCLA was led in passing last game by Josh Rosen, who finished with 333 yards through the air. He went 22 for 33 on the game, good for a 67% completion percentage. Soso Jamabo was the rushing leader for the Bruins last game. He carried the ball 9 times for an average of 10 yards per carry and ended with 90 yards. Thomas Duarte was the team leader in receiving with a total of 116 yards and 6 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 19 yards per reception. UCLA totaled 674 yards by way of 95 plays. They rushed the ball 52 times for a total of 284 yards on the game and the Bruins totaled 33 first downs by getting 16 rushing, 16 passing and 1 by penalty.

Washington State is averaging a total of 35.7 points per game on offense. In the air, they are attempting an average of 56.9 passes per game and completing 39.4 of them for a 69.3 percent completion percentage on the year. They are throwing for 417.3 yards per game through the air as well. The Cougars are running for an average of 82.3 yards per game on 23.8 attempts for an average of 3.5 yards per carry. They run 80.7 plays per game and average 6.2 yards per play for an average of 499.7 total yards each outing. The Cougars get 25.8 first downs per game and they average 38.2 penalty yards via 5 penalties each contest.

Washington State allows 211 passing yards per game and 30.1 points per contest on defense. They give up 20 completions on 30.8 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 65. The Cougars give up 206.1 rushing yards per contest on 40.4 carries for a 5.1 average per carry. Washington State allows 417.1 total yards per game including 5.9 yards per play. They force 1.8 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 6.2 penalties for 51.4 yards per game.

UCLA is accumulating 36.1 points per game on offense. In the air, they attempt an average of 38.3 passes per game and complete 23 of them for a 60 percent completion percentage. They throw for an average of 294.4 yards per game through the air as well. The Bruins run for an average of 197 yards per game on 38.3 attempts for an average of 5.1 yards per carry this season. They run 76.7 plays per game and average 6.4 yards per play for an average of 491.4 total yards per game. The Bruins are averaging 23.6 first downs per outing and accumulate 77.1 penalty yards via 8.4 penalties each game.

UCLA allows an average of 199.4 passing yards and 24.6 points per contest. They give up 20.1 completions on 36.4 attempts for a completion percentage of 55.2 per game. The Bruins give up 198.1 rushing yards per game on 43.9 carries for an average of 4.5 yards per carry. UCLA allows 397.6 total yards per game for an average of 4.9 yards per play. They force 1.7 turnovers per contest and 5.7 penalties for 48.2 yards in each contest.

Washington State Betting Trends

Washington State is 4-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Washington State has an ATS record of 7-2-0 this season

UCLA Betting Trends

UCLA is 3-6-0 against the over/under so far this season

UCLA has an ATS record of 5-4-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Washington State

11/08/15 CB Charleston White Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. UCLA

UCLA

11/08/15 WR Devin Fuller Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Washington State
11/08/15 LB Isaako Savaiinaea Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Washington State
11/08/15 LB Josh Woods Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Washington State
10/19/15 WR Tyler Scott Knee out for season
10/14/15 OT Simon Goines Undisclosed out for season
10/12/15 WR Mossi Johnson Knee out for season
10/09/15 P Adam Searl Legal problems out indefinitely
09/23/15 LB Myles Jack Knee out for season
09/22/15 DB Fabian Moreau Foot out for season
09/07/15 DL Eddie Vanderdoes Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Washington State

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