BYU Cougars vs Washington State Cougars Point Spread Picks

These two teams are heading in opposite directions, and one has a chip on its shoulder. BYU had high hopes after winning its first five, but it has dropped two in a row, losing 26-17 at home to Boise State as a favorite and a 38-24 loss to Baylor. The loss to Baylor was ugly as they surrendered a whopping 303 yards rushing. BYU is 2-5-1 ATS as a favorite and 6-16 ATS after allowing 275+ yards rushing in the previous game. BYU plays its second straight road game and faces a Washington State team that is on a 3-0 SU/ATS run. The players are also angry that head coach Nick Rolovich was fired this week for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. QB Jayden de Laura (15 TDs, 5 INTs) has been strong all year, and the team has covered four in a row despite being a pick 'em or a dog in all four. Washington State is 52-33 ATS against teams that average 5.9 yards per play and 25-11 ATS at home after gaining 100 or fewer yards rushing yards in two straight games. Play Washington State.

The Washington State Cougars made a bold move in bringing in controversial coach Mike Leach. He is known for offense, but will have to develop a QB and for now that will be Jeff Tuel. Tuel experineced just two games after breaking his collarbone, and has a couple of good targets, but he might be a few games away from being able to utilize them. Defensively, the Cougars may benefit from the aggressive style of Leach, and the linebacking corp is a good one that can get after the QB. The Cougars' offense is going to be good, but in game 1 it may not be what it was at the end of last seasson. They too have a great linebacking corp that can make tackles and get pressure. This is another total that looks like one to expect at mid-season between these clubs if all comes together, but not in the opener. Play on the UNDER.