Washington State vs. Colorado State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 2

Updated Sep. 2, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET

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The Washington State Cougars (0-0) are 9.5-point favorites on Saturday, September 2, 2023 against the Colorado State Rams (0-0). The game's point total is 54.

Last year, the Cougars finished 7-6 and lost the LA Bowl. On offense, they averaged 26.1 points per game (79th in college football), and they allowed 22.9 per game (38th in college football) defensively. The Rams failed to qualify for the postseason last year after finishing 3-9 during the regular season. They scored 13.2 points per game (129th in college football) and allowed 26.9 (70th).

Washington State vs. Colorado State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colorado
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Washington State vs Colorado State Betting Information updated as of September 2, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Washington State	-9.5 (-110)	-373	+289	54	-108	-112

Washington State vs. Colorado State Prediction

Pick ATS: Washington State (-9.5)
Pick OU: Under (54)
Prediction: Washington State 31, Colorado State 13

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Washington State vs. Colorado State Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Cougars 32, Rams 22.
The Cougars have a 78.9% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Rams have a 25.7% implied probability.
Washington State covered eight times in 13 games with a spread last season.
Colorado State compiled a 6-6-0 ATS record last year.

Washington State vs. Colorado State: 2022 Stats Comparison

	Washington State	Colorado State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	26.1 (76)	13.2 (129)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	22.9 (38)	26.9 (59)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	16 (41)	19 (74)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	21 (35)	15 (96)

Washington State 2022 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Cameron Ward	QB	3,211 YDS (64.4%) / 23 TD / 9 INT 69 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 5.3 RUSH YPG
Nakia Watson	RB	769 YDS / 9 TD / 59.2 YPG / 5.3 YPC 30 REC / 295 REC YDS / 4 REC TD / 22.7 REC YPG
De'Zhaun Stribling	WR	51 REC / 602 YDS / 5 TD / 46.3 YPG
Robert Ferrell	WR	56 REC / 582 YDS / 4 TD / 44.8 YPG
Daiyan Henley	LB	86 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK / 1 INT
Francisco Mauigoa	LB	48 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 1 INT
Jaden Hicks	DB	67 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT
Armani Marsh	DB	52 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT

Colorado State 2022 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Tory Horton	WR	71 REC / 1,131 YDS / 8 TD / 94.3 YPG
Avery Morrow	WR	18 REC / 63 YDS / 0 TD / 5.3 YPG
Clay Millen	QB	1,910 YDS (72.2%) / 10 TD / 6 INT
Justus Ross-Simmons	WR	26 REC / 424 YDS / 3 TD / 35.3 YPG
Jack Howell	DB	91 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 3 INT
Mohamed Kamara	LB	25 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 8.0 SACK
Dequan Jackson	LB	67 TKL / 3.0 TFL
Cam'Ron Carter	LB	59 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT