Oregon State Beavers vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 09/23/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Saturday, September 23, 2023

Venue:  Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA 

Where to Watch:  FOX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  OR State -3, WSU +3; Over/Under:  56.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  OR State -3, WSU +3; Over/Under:  57 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  OR State -3, WSU +3; Over/Under:  56.5 points

Oregon State Beavers:  3-0 (0-0) (6th place, Pac-12)

Washington State Cougars:  3-0 (0-0) (3rd place, Pac-12)

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Oregon State Beavers:  won their last game at home against the San Diego State Aztecs 26-9.

Washington State Cougars:  won their last game at home against the Northern Colorado Bears 64-21.

Oregon State is entering this game with a 3-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too. They are 2-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against San Diego State 26-9. DJ Uiagalelei was the starting QB and he completed 14/30 passes for 284 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Damien Martinez led the team in rushing yards with 102. Anthony Gould led the receivers with 97 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. Easton Mascarenas led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 9 assisted tackles while Andrew Chatfield Jr. led the defense in sacks with 2. Akili Arnold came away with the only interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

Washington State is entering this game with a 3-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their conference games too. They are 2-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Northern Colorado 64-21. Cameron Ward was the starting QB and he completed 20/26 passes for 327 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Dylan Paine led the team in rushing yards with 81 and 1 TD. Lincoln Victor led the receivers with 119 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 2 TDs. Reece Sylvester led the defense in that game with 3 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while Ron Stone Jr. and Brennan Jackson each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have Oregon State listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Oregon State has looked good in their 3 games this season with a 3-0 start and their offense has been really good with DJ Uiagalelei running things. They also have a really good defense that will make plays in this game. Washington State is also off to a 3-0 start this season and they are going to have the home advantage in this 1st conference game of the year but they don't have the talent on offense to keep up with this Oregon State offense. Oregon State also has a better defense that will make plays in this game and they have something to prove this year since they don't really have a new conference to go to next year. Wazzu is in the same boat as Oregon State but the talent on Oregon State is just better on both sides of the ball and they will show it in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on Oregon State to cover the spread in this game. 

Oregon State Washington State Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, September 23, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is OR State 21 WSU 13.

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Oregon State Beavers: 20-9 ATS in all games. 14-6 ATS as a favorite. 10-1 ATS after a win by 17 or more points. 6-1 UNDER after outrushing opponent by 100 or more yards in 3 straight games. 24-15 UNDER after 3 or more consecutive straight up wins. 

Washington State Cougars: 15-23 ATS after gaining 7.25 or more yards/play in their previous game. 11-19 ATS after gaining 575 or more total yards in their previous game. 18-10 UNDER in all games. 11-3 UNDER as an underdog. 

Oregon State Beavers:  T. Reddicks (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. J. Irish (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed.

Washington State Cougars:  L. Smithson (WR) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. Q. Roff (DE) Out indefinitely - Arm. L. Falatea (DE) out for season - Knee.

“I think our guys know these games are going to get more and more difficult. They’re going to be closer, tighter throughout. Not just for a one-half type of thing.” - Jonathan Smith after his team’s win against SDSU in their last game. 

“I thought Cam was phenomenal. He was sharp. I thought he stayed in the pocket and stayed square.” - Jake Dickert on Cam Ward after his team’s win against Northern Colorado in their last game. 

WR Gould, Anthony 

WR Irish, Jesiah 

WR Bolden, Silas 

TE Velling, Jack 

TE Terry II, Jermaine  

QB Uiagalelei, DJ 

RB Martinez, Damien

WR Kelly, Josh 

WR Williams, Kyle 

WR Victor, Lincoln 

TE Mathers, Cooper 

QB Ward, Cameron 

RB Watson, Nakia

Passing: D. Uiagalelei (630)

Rushing: D. Martinez (351)

Receiving: S. Bolden (159)

Touchdowns: D. Uiagalelei (4)

Passing: C. Ward (990)

Rushing: D. Paine (95)

Receiving: L. Victor (342)

Touchdowns: L. Victor (3)

Coaches:

Oregon State Beavers: Jonathan Smith (6th season)

Washington State Cougars: Jake Dickert (3rd season)