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One of the best rushers in college football will be featured when John Mateer and the Washington State Cougars (5-1) take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
The Cougars are very big favorites (currently -18.5) in their matchup against the Rainbow Warriors, with the over/under at 55.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Cougars are -1163 and the Rainbow Warriors are +704.)
Below you’ll find our preview for this season, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
Washington State -18.5 vs. Hawaii
Washington State vs. Hawaii Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Cougars (-18.5)
- Moneyline: Cougars (-1163), Rainbow Warriors (+704)
- Total: 55.5 points
- TV Channel: CW
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Washington State vs. Hawaii Betting Stats and Info
In five opportunities against the spread, the Cougars have three victories. Washington State has been named as moneyline favorites three times this season, and has put together a 3-0 record in those games. Hawaii, in five games with a set spread so far this season, is 2-3-0 against the spread. The Rainbow Warriors have won all one game against the spread when underdogs by 18.5 points or more. This will be the fifth game this year Hawaii is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost every such contest.
Washington State vs. Hawaii Recent Stats and Trends
Washington State Cougars
- Washington State has covered the spread once, and is 2-1 overall, over its past three games.
- Washington State has gone over the total twice in its past three contests.
- Washington State’s scoring over its last three games is 5.3 points more than the 55.5 over/under given for this matchup.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
- Over its last three contests, Hawaii has one win against the spread, and is 2-1 overall.
- Hawaii has hit the over once in its past three contests.
- Hawaii has averaged a total of 51.8 combined points in its last three games, 3.7 less than this game’s total of 55.5.
Washington State vs. Hawaii Key Players
Washington State Cougars
- This year Mateer has recorded 1,601 yards through the air (266.8 yards per game) while completing 56.4% of his passes, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also has 499 rushing yards on 95 attempts (plus six scores), averaging 83.2 YPG.
- Wayshawn Parker has rushed for 388 yards (64.7 YPG), with two touchdowns on the ground.
- Kyle Willams has 28 catches (on 43 targets) and leads the team with 498 receiving yards (83 per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Kris Hutson has been targeted 60 times and tacked on 424 yards (on 31 catches) plus one touchdown.
- Josh Meredith has collected 311 yards on 22 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 51.8 yards per game.
- Raam Stevenson Jr. has registered a team-leading two sacks, while adding two TFL and six tackles.
- Taariq Al-Uqdah has totaled 18 tackles to lead the team in tackles so far.
- This season Ethan O’Connor leads the team with three interceptions and has added 10 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
- Brayden Schager has 1,592 passing yards (265.3 per game), 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also has 101 rushing yards on 67 carries with two touchdowns.
- Landon Sims has churned out a team-best 160 rushing yards (26.7 per game) and one touchdown. He has added nine receptions for 122 yards .
- Pofele Ashlock has been targeted 75 times and has 43 catches, leading his team with 470 yards (78.3 per game) while scoring four touchdowns.
- Nicholas Cenacle has been targeted 44 times, and tacked on 268 yards (on 29 catches) and three touchdowns.
- Dekel Crowdus has caught 11 passes on 19 targets for 216 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Jackie Johnson III leads the team with three sacks and has added two TFL and eight tackles.
- Peter Manuma has totaled 20 tackles this season, leading his team in tackles.
- In terms of picks, Jalen Smith leads the team with one interception this season and has added 10 tackles and one pass defended.