Colorado vs. Washington State odds: 2023 college football picks, Deion Sanders predictions by proven model
Two Pac-12 teams looking to remain alive for bowl eligibility meet in a spotlight matchup on Friday in Pullman. Gesa Field hosts a conference battle between coach Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars. Colorado is 4-6 this season and 1-6 in Pac-12 action, dropping six of the last seven games after a 3-0 start. Washington State is on a six-game losing streak, falling to 4-6 overall and 1-6 in conference play.
Kickoff is at 10:30 p.m. ET. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the Cougars as 4.5-point favorites, while the over/under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 63 in the latest Colorado vs. Washington State odds. Before entering any Washington State vs. Colorado picks, you'll want to see the college football predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a stunning profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on Colorado vs. Washington State. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football betting lines and trends for the Washington State vs. Colorado game:
- Colorado vs. Washington State spread: Washington State -4.5
- Colorado vs. Washington State over/under: 63 points
- Colorado vs. Washington State money line: Wazzu -192, Colorado +160
- CU: The Buffaloes are 6-3-1 against the spread in the last 10 games
- WSU: The Cougars are 4-6 against the spread in the last 10 games
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Why Colorado can cover
The Buffaloes have an advantageous matchup on the offensive side of the ball. Colorado is averaging 30.7 points per game this season, led by a passing attack producing more than 310 yards per game. Colorado has turned more than 75% of red zone trips into touchdowns during conference play, and the Buffaloes are facing a Washington State team that has allowed 38 points or more in four of the last six games.
Shedeur Sanders leads the way for Colorado, and the talented quarterback is No. 1 in FBS with 292 completions. Sanders also has 30 total touchdowns and only three interceptions, with five games in which he generated at least 348 passing yards. The Cougars have given up 29.9 points per game for the season, and Washington State's rushing defense is porous. The Cougars are giving up 161.8 rushing yards per game and 4.6 yards per carry to conference opponents. See which team to pick here.
Why Washington State can cover
Though the Cougars have not been in top form against Pac-12 competition, there were strong signs on offense a week ago. Washington State racked up 483 total yards and 32 first downs against California, and the Cougars scored 39 points on the road. Washington State is in the top three of the Pac-12 in passing offense, averaging 337.9 yards per game, and the Cougars have more than three times as many passing touchdowns (22) as interceptions (seven) this season.
Cameron Ward is the engine of the offense at quarterback, and he has 3,127 passing yards with 26 total touchdowns and only five interceptions. Ward has four games with at least 350 passing yards this season, and he erupted against California. Ward completed 75.5% of his passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception in that matchup. Ward can also rely on Lincoln Victor, with the senior wide receiver leading the Pac-12 in receptions (73) and grabbing 45 catches for 362 yards in the last four games. See which team to pick here.
How to make Washington State vs. Colorado picks
The model has simulated Colorado vs. Washington State 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under the total, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
