San Jose State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 9/20/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Friday, September 20, 2024

Location: Gesa Field in Pullman, WA

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The San Jose State Spartans (3-0) are on their way to Gesa Field on Friday, September 20, 2024 where they will take on the Washington State Cougars (3-0). San Jose State is 14.0-point dogs. The total is set at 55.

The San Jose State Spartans head into this matchup 3-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Spartans played the Kennesaw State Owls and took home the win by a score of 31-10. On the ground, the Spartans gave up 64 yds on 39 tries, which averages out to 1.6 yards per run allowed. San Jose State conceded 14 completions on 25 attempts for 128 yds, and a completion rate of 56.0%. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 64 plays which converted into 417 yds. The San Jose State Spartans ran the ball a total of 25 different times and recorded 62 yds, earning them an average of 2.5 yards per carry.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the San Jose State Spartans hold an average of 30.0 PPG. Offensively they average 58.3 yards on the ground which ranks them 131st in the country. The Spartans have attained 1,116 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, San Jose State has amassed 10 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns via the ground. San Jose State has 58 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 18 infractions for 157 yards. They have turned the ball over 7 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Spartans are allowing 361 yds which has them ranked 18th in college football. They have surrendered 120.3 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 48.8%. Over the course of this season, they are allowing 248.3 yards per contest which puts them 20th in Division 1. They have relinquished 1 touchdown by air as well as 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.0 yards per rush and 128.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. For the year, they have conceded 384 running yards through 3 games. The Spartans are ranked 34th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 13.7 points per contest.

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The Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 for this season. When they last played, the Cougars walked away with a victory by a final of 24-19 when they faced the Washington Huskies. Washington State ran the ball for 4.5 yards per carry, totaling 136 yds on 30 attempts. The Cougars ended up finishing with 381 yds while running 64 plays (6.0 yds per play). The Cougars pass defense conceded a completion rate of 74.3%, surrendering 326 yds on 26 out of 35 through the air. Washington State relinquished 31 run attempts for 126 yards (4.1 yds per rush).

The Washington State Cougars are averaging 478.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 21st in college football. The Washington State offense has compiled 126 penalty yds on 14 violations, which ranks 94th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 220.3 yards per game via the rush and have run for 661 yards for this season. They have given away 2 picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to record 64 first downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Cougars are 16th in the nation holding an average of 43.7 points per game. For the season thus far, the Cougars currently sit at 773 passing yards as well as holding an average of 257.7 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 49th in college football.

The Cougars are surrendering 21.7 points per contest, ranking them 72nd in D-1. Washington State has allowed a total of 489 yards via the ground game (163.0 yards per contest) and 2 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. This year, they have conceded 65 pts. They have allowed the opposition 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 301.0 yards/contest, which puts them in 128th in Division 1. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 236 plays, which is good for 130th in college football. They have compiled 2 fumbles and 3 picks this season.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Cougars -14.0

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