The Colorado Buffaloes and Washington State Cougars have had similar paths in a roller coaster of a 2023 season. Both started gangbusters with big wins and national rankings. But then College Football Betting reality set in, and gravity took over. Head coaches Deion Sanders of Colorado and Jake Dickert of the Cougs went from being celebrated to facing intense heat and scrutiny. Washington State hosts Colorado on Friday night at Pac-12 After Dark. Consider the loser of this game will be eliminated from bowl contention.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, November 17, 2023, 10:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Colorado | +5½ -110 | 63½ -110 | +180 |  |
| Washington | -5½ -110 | 63½ -110 | -220 | |
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Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes lost 34-31 against the Arizona Wildcats as 8-point home dogs. The game went over the online betting total of 55.5. Colorado has a record of 4-6 straight up, 6-3-1 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the total. Colorado ranks 68th for total offense, 9th for passing, 133rd for rushing, and 45th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 132nd overall, 131st against the pass, 105th against the rush, and 120th for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 47th for fewest turnovers lost and 58th for takeaways.
Namely, Jonah Coleman ran for a career-high 179 yards. And Tyler Loop kicked a 24-yard field goal on the game’s final play to lift Arizona over Colorado. The Wildcats won their fourth consecutive game for the first time since early in the 2019 season. Correlate that Arizona never led Saturday until there was no time left. Colorado lost its fourth game in a row and needs to win its final two to be bowl-eligible. Colorado had a chance to take the lead with five minutes left. But Alejandro Mata’s 44-yard field goal attempt barely slid right. Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders was 22 of 35 for 262 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he ran for a team-high 42 yards on 13 attempts.
Washington State Cougars Team Overview
Last game, the Washington State Cougars lost 42-39 against the Cal Bears as 2.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 60. Washington has a record of 4-6 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 6-4 over/under the total. Washington State ranks 42nd for total offense, 3rd for passing, 131st for rushing, and 48th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 103rd overall, 112th against the pass, 91st against the rush, and 103rd for points allowed. Also, Washington State ranks 127th for fewest turnovers lost and 115th for takeaways.
California snapped a four-game losing streak. Washington State kicker Dean Janikowski missed a 48-yard field goal with 50 seconds left that could have tied the game. Still, California almost blew an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter. Washington State must win their last two games to qualify for a bowl. The Cougars have lost six straight games. Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward got the Cougars into field-goal position to the Cal 31-yard line after completing a 16-yard pass to Josh Kelly. Also, Janikowski missed a 42-yard attempt earlier in the fourth quarter. Ward attempted a career-high 60 pass attempts and completed 35 of them for 358 yards. In sum, he threw three touchdown passes and was intercepted once.
Colorado at Washington State SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, we have two bad defensive and relatively equal teams. Colorado offers the most College Football Betting value as the away team.
Colorado at Washington State SBG Best Bet: Colorado Buffaloes.