Hawaii Warriors vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Hawaii Warriors vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Gesa Field in Pullman, WA

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-19.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

Gesa Field is where the Washington State Cougars (5-1) will try to beat the Hawaii Warriors (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Hawaii opens as 19.0-point underdogs. The total is set at 55.5.

The Hawaii Warriors come into this matchup with a record of 2-4 for this season. In their last matchup, the Warriors went up against the Boise State Broncos and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 28-7. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Warriors conceded 233 yds on 42 attempts, which is an average of 5.5 yds per run allowed. Hawaii relinquished 17 completions on 25 tries for a total of 217 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.0%. On the day, they tallied 60 plays which totaled 279 yds. The Hawaii Warriors ended up running the ball 24 times and tallied 15 yards, which earned them an average of 0.6 yards per tote.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Hawaii Warriors hold an average of 21.3 points per game. As a unit they are averaging 80.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 128th in college football. The Warriors have tallied 2,080 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Hawaii has earned 12 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns via the ground. Hawaii has amassed 122 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 54 infractions for 503 yds. They have surrendered the ball 7 different times.

When talking about passing yards, the Warriors are allowing 1,161 yds which ranks them 43rd in Division 1. They are giving up 193.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.1%. Overall, they have given up 332.8 yards/game which ranks them 40th in college football. They have relinquished 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 4.2 yards per run and 139.3 yards on the ground per contest for the year. For the season, they have conceded 836 yards via the ground game in 6 games. The Warriors sit in 39th in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 20.5 PPG.

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The Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 for this season. In their last game, the Cougars walked away with a victory by a final of 25-17 against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Cougars finished with a total of 295 yards while running 69 plays (4.3 yards per play). Washington State rushed for 3.6 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 123 yds on 34 attempts. Washington State gave up 27 running attempts for 118 yards (4.4 yards per rush). The Cougars pass defense gave up a completion rate of 66.7%, relinquishing 220 yds on 24 for 36 passing.

The Washington State Cougars have an average of 462.0 yards/game, which is good for 21st in Division 1. The Washington State offense has racked up 355 yards of penalties on 40 violations, which is 53rd in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 185.0 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 1,110 yards for the season. They have given away 6 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have obtained 139 first downs. Concerning the points being put on the board, the Cougars are sitting 20th in the nation scoring 39.0 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Cougars have thrown for a total of 1,662 passing yards as well as an average of 277.0 passing yards per outing, ranking them 29th in Division 1.

Washington State has given up a total of 999 yards rushing (166.5 yards per game) in addition to 10 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 280.3 yards/contest, which has them ranked 125th in the nation. They have 3 fumbles and 8 interceptions so far this year. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 431 plays, which is good for 112th in college football. The Cougars are conceding 29.8 points per contest, ranking them 101st in the nation. This year, they have conceded 179 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cougars -19.0

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