Oregon State Beavers vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 9/23/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oregon State Beavers vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Location: Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+2)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Oregon State Beavers (3-0) are traveling to Martin Stadium on Saturday, September 23, 2023 where they will meet the Washington State Cougars (3-0). Washington State opens as 2-point underdogs. The total is set at 56.

The Oregon State Beavers come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Beavers played the San Diego State Aztecs and earned the victory with a final of 26-9. Damien Martinez was the leader on the ground for the Beavers with 15 attempts for 102 yards (6.8 yards per carry). D.J. Uiagalelei connected on 14/30 with 284 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 123.9 and finished the game with 2 picks. Against the run, the Beavers gave up 70 yards on 34 attempts, which averages out to 2.1 yds per rush surrendered. Oregon State conceded 20 pass completions on 32 tries for a total of 256 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.5%. When all was said and done, they ran 62 plays for 475 yards. The Oregon State Beavers ran the rock 32 different times and totaled 191 yds, earning them an average of 6.0 yards per carry.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Oregon State Beavers are averaging 41.0 PPG. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 219.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 14th in college football. The Beavers have earned 1,398 yards in total for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Oregon State has amassed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. Oregon State has earned 70 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 15 penalties for 141 yds. They have turned the football over 2 different times.

The Beavers rank 11th in college football regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 11.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.0 yards per run and 57.7 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 173 running yards through 3 outings. Concerning passing yards, the Beavers are giving up 607 yds which ranks them 53rd in the country. They are allowing 202.3 yards per outing through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 59.7%. For the year, they have relinquished 260.0 yards/game which puts them 13th in the nation. They have yielded 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cougars come into this game with a record of 3-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Cougars got the win with a final of 64-21 when they faced the Northern Colorado Bears. Cameron Ward (4 touchdowns) ended the game with 327 yds on 20/26 passing while his quarterback rating was 233.3. He didn't toss any picks and his Y/A was 12.6. Dylan Paine ran the ball 7 times for 71 yards, finishing the contest with 10.1 yds per carry for Washington State. The Cougars finished with a total of 718 yards while running 74 plays (9.7 yards per play). Washington State ran for 6.4 yards per tote, totaling 229 yards on 36 carries. Washington State surrendered 31 running attempts for 158 yds (5.1 yards per carry). The Cougars secondary allowed a completion rate of 60.0%, surrendering 208 yards on 18 for 30 passing.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Cougars are ranking 6th in the country with 48.3 points per outing. The Washington State Cougars have an average of 535.3 yards/game, which has them ranked 7th in college football. The Washington State offense has accrued 127 yards of penalties on 16 infractions, which is good for 79th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 1 pick while losing 2 fumbles and they have earned 80 first downs. During the season to this point, the Cougars have earned 1,206 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 402.0 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 3rd in college football. They have an average of 133.3 rushing yards per game and have run for 400 yards overall.

The Cougars are allowing 22.3 PPG, which puts them 69th in the nation. Washington State has conceded a total of 285 yards on the ground (95.0 yards/game) in addition to 2 touchdowns on the ground this year. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 67 total points. They have allowed 5 touchdowns via the pass and 268.7 yards per game, which puts them in 111th in D-1. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 194 plays, ranking them 62nd in D-1. They have compiled 3 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions on the campaign.

Who will win tonight's Beavers/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cougars +2

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