The 13th-ranked Washington State Cougars will take on the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. The Cougars come into the game with a perfect 4-0 record on the season. The Cougars are coming off a bye last week, which followed their 38-35 thrilling win at home over Oregon State. Washington State Cougars are one of four teams in the Pac-12 without a loss.
Washington State vs UCLAPicks
Our College Football expert picks: Washington State Cougars +3.5 over the UCLA Bruins.
For the UCLA Bruins, they are also coming off a bye. The Bruins fell 14-7 to Utah for their first loss of the season. UCLA is 3-1 on the season and 0-1 in Pac-12 play. Our final Washington State vs UCLA betting picks are upcoming next
Washington State Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins Odds
Here are the updated NCAAF odds for one of Todays games:
- Spread: UCLA Bruins -3.5, Washington State Cougars +3.5
- Moneyline: UCLA Bruins -185, Washington State Cougars +155
- Total: 59.5
Pac-12 Clash: Cougars vs. Bruins
Before our Washington State vs UCLA betting picks, take a look at some information to help with your College Football betting:
Washington State Cougars vs UCLA Bruins
Location of the game: Rose Bowl. Pasadena, CA.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 7. 12:00 pm PST.
How to Watch: Pac-12 Network
Washington State Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins Analysis
Washington State is off to a great start, and this NCAA game against UCLA is one of the biggest in a long time for the Cougars. The Cougars have a home game with Oregon next before a big trip to Oregon on October 21st upcoming.
Washington State has scored 31 points or more in each of their first four games. On the season, the Cougars are scoring 46.8 points per game, which is fourth in the nation,
The passing game is great for Washington State. They are averaging 406 yards per game. Cameron Ward is the signal caller for the Cougars. He has 1,390 passing yards and 13 touchdowns on the season.
Lincoln Victor has been his top target, with 24 receptions, 342 yards, and three touchdowns on the season. Nakia Watson leads the rushing attack, but the Cougars would much rather throw the football.
Can UCLA Recapture Magic?
The UCLA Bruins are going to look to get their offense going. Just one touchdown in the loss at Utah is not going to get it done. The Bruins would love to see the offensive outburst they had the last time they played Washington State – four years ago.
In that game, they scored 67 points. The Bruins this season are scoring 32 per game. Defensively, they are 6th in the country, allowing 11 points per game.
On the offensive side, the Bruins are looking to replace some really talented players from a season ago. The Bruins are looking for Dante Moore, at quarterback, and J. Michael Sturdivant to keep the connection going.
They have 12 receptions, and two touchdowns this season. Carson Steele leads the talented running attack for UCLA, which ranks 19th with 205 yards per game.
Washington State Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins Betting Picks
When it is time to give our betting picks, it’s tough. This is a complete battle of different styles. The UCLA Bruins are fine keeping the ball on the ground, grinding it out, and playing really good defense en route to a win. The Washington State Cougars would love to air the ball out and make this a shoot-out like the game was four years ago.
In the end, the UCLA Bruins are still in need of some improvement from their roster. The Washington State Cougars are going to pick up a massive win on the road.
- Our College Football expert picks: Washington State Cougars +3.5 over the UCLA Bruins.
Washington State Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins Prediction
The final score prediction for this game is going to show that we like the under. 59.5 seems like too many points for a struggling UCLA team on offense. The Cougars get to 30+, but the Bruins settle in the 20’s.
The final score prediction is the Washington State Cougars 34-21 over the UCLA Bruins on Saturday!
There are our favorite Washington State vs UCLA betting picks!
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