Washington State Cougars (7-6 Last Season) vs. Colorado State Rams (3-9 Last Season)
Washington State Cougars vs. Colorado State Rams 9/2/23 – As excitement over college football season builds, all eyes turn towards the Washington State Cougars versus Colorado State Rams matchup at Canvas Stadium on September 2, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET. This match promises an explosive debut to this year’s campaign as both sides vie to showcase their strengths on the gridiron.
Washington State Cougars come into this game boasting an impressive 7-6 record, showing their ability to compete in challenging matchups. At the center of their offense stands quarterback Cameron Ward who has amassed 3,231 passing yards at an astounding completion rate of 64.4% – his precision and efficiency forming a cornerstone of their strategy. Running back Nakia Watson has been a force to reckon with; she accumulated 769 yards while finding nine times end zone, averaging 5.36 yards per carry and nine touchdowns, while Lincoln Victor has contributed with 245 yards, showing his potential to change game-changing plays.
Colorado State Rams have shown great promise with their recent ATS performance. Quarterback Clay Millen has displayed great accuracy by completing 72.2% of his passes for 1,910 yards; Avery Morrow stands out with 834 rushing yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and four touchdowns scored. Tory Horton amasses 1,131 receiving yards with an impressive average reception distance of 15.9 yards per catch. For more insights and predictions, check out free online football picks.
Washington State Cougars vs. Colorado State Rams Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Canvas Stadium |
| TV: | CBSSN |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
Cameron Ward QB and Clay Millen QB
Cameron Ward has been an impressive quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, amassing 3,231 passing yards and boasting an 64.4% completion rate. His ability to connect effectively with receivers has been essential in their offensive success.
Clay Millen, quarterback for Colorado State Rams, boasts an outstanding 72.2% completion rate and 1,910 passing yards – evidence of his precision and contribution to their offensive efforts.
Odds/Point Spread: Washington State Cougars -450, Total Odds: 53
Washington State Cougars emerge as the clear favorite in this matchup, evidenced by their dominating -450 moneyline odds. Given their impressive track record in Week 1 matches and Saturday games, a victory is a likely option for them. Although Washington State may hold the upper hand, their +10.5 point spread makes the Colorado State Rams appear competitive enough. They have shown excellent ability against the spread in recent games, thus making them a good bet to cover. Given both teams’ histories of low-scoring matches and historical trends of total points going under in similar scenarios, betting under is a solid option to select for close-contested matchups with high probabilities of scoring less.
Washington State Cougars Betting Trends
Washington State Cougars bring an impressive track record of covering spreads to Saturday games (13-6 in 19), as evidenced by their 8-4 record over their past 12 contests and four wins out of five week one wins. Their focus and effort have resulted in four shutout victories since week 1, further cementing their status as an exciting team to keep an eye on.
Colorado State Rams Betting Trends
Colorado State Rams have shown promise with recent ATS success, going 4-1 over their last five games and all six September matchups combined. But in Week 1, their track record was less impressive, with a 0-6 ATS trend. Their history of lower-scoring games suggests they may challenge odds and expectations by producing low-scoring contests; 11 out of 12 total going under for September games shows this.
Washington State Cougars vs. Colorado State Rams 9/2/23 Betting Picks
Washington State Cougars emerge as the clear favorites in this early-season clash due to historical trends and team performance. Colorado State Rams may show potential, but their consistency and strengths favor Washington State Cougars for success. Projected scores seem favored toward Washington State Cougars while there is the possibility for a closely contested, low-scoring contest; as is true with all sports betting decisions, careful evaluation of available data must be considered carefully before making your betting decisions. For more insights and predictions, check out free consensus sports picks online.
Free Pick and Prediction: Washington State Cougars will win 35-23