Washington State at Michigan State Holiday Bowl Picks and Parlay 12/28/2017

Thursday, December 28, 2017

SDCCU Stadium

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The Washington State Cougars head to SDCCU Stadium to play the Michigan State Spartans on Thursday, December 28, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Washington State as 4.5 point favorites. The Cougars are 7-5-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 5-7-0. The Spartans are 7-5-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-7-0.

Valuable Washington State Cougars Betting Trends

The Washington State Cougars are 5-7-0 against the over/under

The Washington State Cougars are 7-5-0 against the spread

Important Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends

The Michigan State Spartans are 5-7-0 against the over/under

The Michigan State Spartans are 7-5-0 against the spread

Key Washington State Cougars Injuries

12/03/17 LB Derek Moore Undisclosed is "?" Thursday vs Michigan State
12/03/17 RB Gerard Wicks Leg is "?" Thursday vs Michigan State
12/03/17 DL Hercules Mata'afa Targeting Suspension is OUT 1st Half Thursday vs Michigan State
12/03/17 WR Isaiah Johnson-Mack Personal is doubtful Thursday vs Michigan State
12/03/17 LB Nate DeRider Knee is "?" Thursday vs Michigan State
09/18/17 LB Peyton Pelluer Foot out for season

Key Michigan State Spartans Injuries

12/03/17 OL AJ Arcuri Undisclosed is "?" Thursday vs Washington State
12/03/17 TE Hussien Kadry Undisclosed is "?" Thursday vs Washington State
12/03/17 G Matt Carrick Undisclosed is "?" Thursday vs Washington State
12/03/17 DE Mufi Hunt Undisclosed is "?" Thursday vs Washington State
12/03/17 RB Weston Bridges Undisclosed is "?" Thursday vs Washington State
09/03/17 WR Brandon Sowards ACL out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington State Cougars are 42nd in the country in points scored with 377. They have run 958 plays this year for 5,350 yards, which ranks them 3rd in Division 1 in total offense. The Cougars average 5.6 yards per play, which is 75th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 286 1st downs this season, ranking them 22nd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Washington State has run for 853 yards as a unit, which ranks 128th in college football. They've run 295 times, averaging 2.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Cougars have been penalized on offense 70 times for 620 yards so far this year, which has them 75th in the country in penalties. Luke Falk has passed for 3,593 yards this year. He's completed 357 throws while attempting 534 passes for a completion percentage of 66.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 137. He averages 6.8 adjusted yards per throw and 6.7 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Washington State is 49th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 293. They have given up a total of 3,767 yards on D, which is 13th in D-1. The Cougars are 28th in yards per play allowed with 5. Opponent offenses have completed 178 throws on 329 attempts against the Washington State Cougars defense this season, ranking them 12th and 19th in the nation. The Washington State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,009 yards in the air, which is 6th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 419 attempts for 1,758 yards this season, putting them in 46th place in the country against the run. The Cougars have had 70 penalties for 610 yards on defense this year. That places them 56th in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Washington State is 38th in the country in punt returns with 22. They've totaled 91 punt return yards and average 4.1 yards per return, which is 118th in D-1. They have returned 19 kicks for 354 yards on special teams, which puts them 127th in kick return yardage. The Cougars average 19 yards per kick return and they are 57th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 5,795. The Washington State Cougars have tried 23 field goals this year and made 19, which is 19th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 83%. Washington State Cougars kickers have made 98% of their extra points, going 44 for 46 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,262 yards on 59 punts, averaging 38 yards per punt. That ranks them 121st in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Spartans have run for 1,955 yards as a team, which ranks 67th in college football. They've run 498 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Michigan State Spartans have been penalized on offense 78 times for 718 yards so far this season, which has them 46th in the country in penalties. They are 104th in the nation in points scored with 277. They have run 900 plays this season for 4,540 yards, which ranks them 78th in Division 1 in total offense. Michigan State averages 5 yards per play, which is 113th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 256 1st downs this year, placing them 54th overall as an offensive unit. Brian Lewerke averages 6.5 yards per pass attempt and 6.7 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 233 passes on 396 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.8%. His quarterback rating this year is 124.7. He has thrown for 2,580 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Michigan State Spartans rush defense has allowed 360 attempts for 1,216 yards this year, putting them in 4th place in D-1 against the run. Michigan State has committed 59 penalties for 546 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 33rd in college football. They are 23rd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 244. They have surrendered a total of 3,569 yards on D, which is 7th in the country. The Spartans are ranked 19th in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 202 passes on 376 attempts against the Michigan State defense this season, placing them 39th and 68th in Division 1. The Michigan State Spartans pass defense has also given up a total of 2,353 yards through the air, which is 30th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Michigan State Spartans have attempted 19 field goals this season and made 16, which is 46th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 79%. Michigan State kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 32 for 32 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,814 yards on 67 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That places them 62nd in Division 1 in punting average. Michigan State is ranked 32nd in the nation in punt returns with 22. They've accumulated 82 punt return yards and average 3.9 yards per return, which is 120th in college football. They have returned 31 kicks for 649 yards on special teams, ranking 79th in kick return yardage. The Michigan State Spartans average 21 yards per kick return and they are 96th in the country in all-purpose yards with 5,270.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Spartans +4.5 and over 44.5 total points

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