Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Gesa Field in Pullman, WA

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 65.5

Gesa Field is where the Washington State Cougars (1-0) will play the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Texas Tech is 2.0-point dogs. The over/under is set at 65.5.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Red Raiders played the Abilene Christian Wildcats and earned the victory with a final of 52-51. Against the run, the Red Raiders conceded 109 yards on 35 tries, which is an average of 3.1 yards per rush surrendered. Texas Tech relinquished 36 pass completions on 51 attempts for a total of 506 yds, and a completion rate of 70.6%. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 74 plays which gave them a total of 539 yds. The Texas Tech Red Raiders ended up running the ball 32 different times and totaled 161 yds, which earned them an average of 5.0 yards per attempt.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 52.0 points per game. Offensively they maintain an average of 161.0 yards in the run game ranking this team at 73rd in Division 1. The Red Raiders have earned 539 total yards this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Texas Tech has totaled 5 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. Texas Tech has amassed 27 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 11 infractions for 78 yards. They haven't turned the ball over yet.

The Red Raiders rank 126th in Division 1 in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 51.0 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.1 yards per attempt on the ground and 109.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. Overall, they have conceded 109 yards on the ground through 1 game. Concerning yards through the air, the Red Raiders have given up 506 yds which has them sitting in 131st in the country. They have conceded 506.0 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 70.6%. In total, they are allowing 615.0 yards/game which puts them 131st in the country. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air and 4 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Cougars walked away with a victory by a final of 70-30 when they played the Portland State Vikings. The Cougars finished the game with a total of 637 yds while they ran 51 plays (12.5 yards per play). Washington State rushed the football for 8.3 yds per carry, totaling 224 yards on 27 attempts. Washington State surrendered 48 run attempts for 215 yds (4.5 yds per carry). The Cougars passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 57.1%, surrendering 234 yds on 20 out of 35 passing.

The Washington State Cougars have an average of 637.0 yards/game, ranking them 9th in college football. The Washington State offense has 51 yds of penalties on 5 violations, which is good for 73rd in the country in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 224.0 yards per game on the ground. They have thrown no picks while surrendering no fumbles and they have earned 21 1st downs. Concerning their ability to score points, the Cougars are ranking 4th in Division 1 by scoring 70.0 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cougars have thrown for 413 passing yards, ranking them 8th in college football.

The Cougars are relinquishing 30.0 points per contest, ranking them 106th in Division 1. Washington State has surrendered a total of 215 rushing yards as well as 2 touchdowns via the rush on the year. This year, they have conceded 30 total points. They have allowed the opposition 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 234.0 yards per game, ranking them 97th in D-1. The Cougars defense has participated in 83 plays, which has them sitting 123rd in D-1. Their defense has earned no fumbles recovered and 1 pick for the year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars -2.0

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