California vs Washington State Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Cougars Favored at Home in Pac-12 Clash
There isn’t much between the California Golden Bears and the Washington State Cougars on Saturday, so it could be decided on the last play.
College football odds have the Cougars at -4 following a tough performance against Oregon.
Let’s check the latest NCAAF odds, stats, injury reports, and NCAAF lines for California vs Washington State. We’ve plenty of Vegas NCAAF odds for you to consider.
Cal Bounces Back
California has lost only once and that was a 24-17 defeat to Notre Dame. The California Golden Bears bounced back with a dominant 49-31 win over Arizona, so they’re back in business.
There is little separating the Golden Bears and Cougars in average points scored and allowed. They average 30 points and allow 20.5, so it’s tough to find an edge either way.
However, they have yet to win on the road and that’s a concern. Winning at home is one thing but if California wants to improve its record, it needs to win these types of games in enemy territory.
We have been impressed with Jack Plummer at the quarterback position. He has thrown eight touchdowns and two interceptions, so he’s doing enough to keep them in the game, and that shows up with the sportsbook.
Confidence is crucial in college football and the +4 underdogs head to Washington State with confidence.
Loss Feels Like a Win
Losing to Oregon never feels nice for Washington State, but it was hard not to be impressed with the performance.
The Cougars lost 44-41 to the 15th-ranked team in the nation, so they should hold their heads high and look forward to this week against California.
They have already beaten a ranked team in Wisconsin 17-14, so they’re a tough team to crack and betting online markets have them at a favorable line.
We thought the home side would have been a touchdown favorite, but there is plenty of respect for the visitors. However, the odds could change on game day, and locking in the Cougars at -4 could be the way to go.
QB Cameron Ward has been a little wayward with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions, but we have been impressed with their rush defense, which has allowed only 112.5 yards per game.
Statistics don’t always favor teams like the Washington State Cougars but it’s a quality team and it demands respect.
California vs Washington State Head-to-Head
Cal has a 48-29-5 advantage over Washington State, but the most recent meeting was a 21-6 win to the Cougars.
They took the lead early in 2021 and never looked back to secure an easy victory.
The California Golden Bears are only 16-16-1 on the road, which is an important betting statistic.
California vs Washington State Game Information
- Game: California (3-1) vs Washington State (3-1)
- Location: Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA
- Day/Time: Saturday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. ET
- California vs Washington State Live Stream: ESPN
California vs Washington State Betting Lines
The odds in this chart are based on the time of publication. They are subject to change.
California vs Washington State Prediction
The Cougars are -190 to win the game outright and we’re confident in taking them to cover the spread.
A -3 line would have been more comfortable, but the Cougars are good enough to beat the Golden Bears by a touchdown.
