John Mateer will lead the Washington State Cougars (6-1) into their matchup against the San Diego State Aztecs (3-3) at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET.
The Aztecs are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +14) against the Cougars (with an over/under of 55.5 points).
Below you’ll find our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!
Washington State -14 vs. San Diego State
Washington State vs. San Diego State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Cougars (-14)
- Moneyline: Cougars (-621), Aztecs (+439)
- Total: 55.5 points
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Washington State vs. San Diego State Betting Stats and Info
Against the spread, the Cougars are 4-2-0. When favored by 14 points or more, the Cougars have covered the spread in all one game. Washington State has put together a 4-0 record in the four games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. San Diego State has an against-the-spread record of 3-2-0 this season. Against the spread, the Aztecs are winless in one game when underdogs by 14 points or more. This is the fifth game this year San Diego State is the moneyline underdog and has gone 1-3 in such contests.
Washington State vs. San Diego State Recent Stats and Trends
Washington State Cougars
- Washington State has two wins against the spread, and is 2-1 overall, over its last three contests.
- Washington State has hit the over once in its past three games.
- Washington State’s scoring over its last three games is 5.2 points more than the 55.5 total listed for this matchup.
San Diego State Aztecs
- San Diego State is unbeaten against the spread and 2-1 overall over its past three contests.
- In San Diego State’s past three contests, it has hit the over twice.
- San Diego State and its opponents have combined to score an average of 46.2 combined points in its last three games, 9.3 less than the 55.5 over/under in this matchup.
Washington State vs. San Diego State Key Players
Washington State Cougars
- This season Mateer has registered 1,896 passing yards (270.9 YPG) while completing 60% of his passes, with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also has 533 rushing yards on 103 carries (plus eight scores), averaging 76.1 YPG.
- So far this season Wayshawn Parker has run for 413 yards (59 per game), with two touchdowns.
- Kyle Willams has racked up 32 catches for 557 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He has been targeted 47 times, and averages 79.6 receiving yards per game.
- Kris Hutson has been targeted 70 times and tacked on 514 yards (on 38 catches) plus two touchdowns.
- Josh Meredith has caught 24 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 48.9 yards per game.
- Andrew Edson has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and has also added four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Taariq Al-Uqdah has totaled 22 tackles and one interception to lead the team in tackles so far.
- Ethan O’Connor has intercepted three passes to lead the team while adding 10 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
San Diego State Aztecs
- This season Danny O’Neil has put up 1,045 passing yards (174.2 per game) while going 87-for-140 (62.1%) and throwing for six touchdowns with one interception.
- Marquez Cooper has taken 151 attempts for a team-leading 670 rushing yards (111.7 per game) while scoring six touchdowns.
- So far this season Jaylon Armstead has rushed for 42 yards on 13 carries (10.5 yards per game).
- Louis Brown has 23 catches (43 targets) and paces his team with 379 receiving yards (63.2 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Jordan Napier has chipped in with 14 catches for 225 yards and three touchdowns this year. He has been targeted 20 times, and puts up 37.5 receiving yards.
- Ja’Shaun Poke has caught 24 passes on 38 targets for 190 yards.
- This season Trey White has team-high numbers in both sacks and tackles, recording 11 sacks, 12 TFL and 24 tackles.
- In terms of picks, Tano Letuli leads the team with one interception this season and has added 13 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.