Colorado vs. Washington State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
Tonight we have a Pac-12 showdown between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars. Which team has the edge? Matt McCuen shares his Colorado vs. Washington State pick.
Matt McCuen - November 17, 2023, 12:58 PM EST
5 minColorado vs. Washington State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars will clash on Friday night for a Pac-12 showdown.
Colorado vs. Washington State Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: November 17, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Colorado vs. Washington State Odds
- Spread: Colorado +3 (+123), Washington State -3 (-135)
- Total Odds: O 62 (-108), U 62 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Colorado (+160), Washington State (-180)
Colorado vs. Washington State Prediction
The Buffs begin play with a 4-6.
Colorado would have to win both of their next two games to become bowl-eligible.
The Buffs began the year 3-0 and even were ranked in the top 25 going into Week 3.
The team has lost four consecutive games and will look to snap that with a victory tonight.
Shedeur Sanders leads this Buffaloes offense. Sanders has had a strong season, throwing for 3,144 yards, 26 touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Running back Dylan Edwards leads the rushing attack. Edwards has rushed for 268 yards.
Wide receiver Xavier Weaver has been the favorite target of Sanders. Weaver leads the team with 867 yards.
The defense for Colorado has been an issue, as they rank 117th in college football.
The Cougars have had a similar run to the Buffs.
Washington State began the year 4-0 and was ranked as high as 13th in the nation.
Since then, the team has lost six consecutive games and needs a win tonight and a win over Washington to be bowl-eligible.
Quarterback Cameron Ward leads this Cougs offense. Ward is projected to be a second or third-round pick in the NFL draft, as he has thrown for 3,127 yards, 20 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Additionally, he has rushed for six touchdowns.
Running back Nakia Watson leads the backfield; Watson has rushed for 270 yards and four touchdowns.
Wide receiver Lincoln Victor has been the favorite target of Ward. Victor has racked up a team-best 723 yards and four touchdowns.
The Cougars' defense ranks 101st in the nation, allowing opponents 30.9 points per game.
Colorado vs. Washington State Pick
The Cougars are in a great bounce-back spot at home.
The difference in this game will be which defense can get more stops, and the answer is the Cougs.
Ward will have his way against this poor Colorado defense.
Let's stay hot in college football.
Pick: Washington State -3 -135 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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