Stanford Cardinal vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 11/4/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Stanford Cardinal vs Washington State Cougars
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Location: Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA
TV: PAC12
Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-14)
Total/Over-Under: 61
The Washington State Cougars (4-4) will go up against the Stanford Cardinal (2-6) at Martin Stadium on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Washington State opens this game as 14-point favorites. The total is set at 61.
The Stanford Cardinal step onto the field holding a record of 2-6 for this season. In their last game, the Cardinal went up against the Washington Huskies and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 42-33. Ashton Daniels went 31/50 with 367 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 130.3 and walked away from the game without throwing a pick. Ashton Daniels led the offense in rushing for the Cardinal with 18 totes for 85 yards (4.7 yards per attempt). In the game, they tallied 86 plays which gave them 499 yds. The Stanford Cardinal ended up rushing 35 times and totaled 132 yards, which earned them an average of 3.8 yds per carry. Against the rush, the Cardinal conceded 91 yds on 27 attempts, which is an average of 3.4 yds per run allowed. Stanford surrendered 21 completions on 38 tries for 369 yds, and a completion rate of 55.3%.
In terms of scoring, the Stanford Cardinal are averaging 22.8 PPG. As a team they maintain an average of 128.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 100th in college football. The Cardinal have earned 3,032 yards in total this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Stanford has amassed 9 passing touchdowns and 11 touchdowns via the ground. Stanford has a total of 170 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 57 penalties for 521 yds. They have turned the football over 7 times.
When talking about passing yardage, the Cardinal have given up 2,580 yards which has them ranked 133rd in D-1. They have given up 322.5 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 67.9%. In total, they are surrendering 465.1 yards per contest which has them ranked 129th in D-1. They have yielded 23 touchdowns by air in addition to 17 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per tote and 142.6 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. During this campaign, they have given up 1,141 rushing yards through 8 outings. The Cardinal are ranked 129th in college football in terms of team defense, giving up 37.5 points per game.
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The Cougars come into this game with a record of 4-4 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Cougars took a loss by a final score of 38-27 when they faced the Arizona State Sun Devils. Cameron Ward (1 touchdown) finished the game with 315 yards on 35/50 through the air while his QB rating was 129.5. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per attempt was 6.3. Cameron Ward ran the ball 12 times for 35 yds, ending the game with 2.9 yds per carry for Washington State. The Cougars finished the contest with 403 yds and they ran 71 plays (5.7 yds per play). Washington State ran for 4.2 yards per attempt, totaling 88 yds on 21 carries. Washington State gave up 39 run attempts for 235 yards (6.0 yards per rush). The Cougars passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 73.1%, surrendering 274 yds on 19 for 26 passing.
The Washington State Cougars hold an average of 435.4 yards per contest, which is good for 37th in D-1. The Washington State offense has compiled 341 yds of penalties on 45 infractions, which has them sitting 82nd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 87.9 rushing yards per game and have run for 703 yards for this year. They have given away 5 picks while conceding 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 179 1st downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Cougars are sitting 42nd in Division 1 averaging 32.1 points per outing. For the year so far, the Cougars currently have a total of 2,780 passing yards not to mention an average of 347.5 throwing yards per game, which ranks 2nd in Division 1.
Washington State has given up a total of 1,366 yards rushing (170.8 yards/game) as well as 21 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. They have given up 9 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 275.3 yards/outing, which has them ranked 124th in the country. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles and 5 interceptions on the year. The Cougars defense has taken the field for 566 plays, which ranks them 100th in Division 1. The Cougars are giving up 30.9 PPG, which puts them 108th in D-1. Overall, they have given up 247 points in total.
Who will win tonight's Cardinal/Cougars college football game against the spread?
Guy's Pick: Take the Cardinal +14
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