Friday night NCAAF betting preview: Washington State at Houston
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
Washington State | -9.5 | -335 | Over 74 |
Houston | +9.5 | +255 | Under 74 |
Coach Mike Leach and the Washington State Cougars roll into the heart of Texas to meet Houston and its new coach, Dana Holgorsen. Rather than bet the point spread, we will focus on the total.
Leach revitalized the "air raid" offense at Texas Tech in the early 2000s. Years later and things haven't changed a bit. Whether it is Luke Falk or Gardner Minshew, Washington State passes the ball more than 40 times per game. Passing more leads to more plays, which means more points, and the defenses don't get much rest.
Leach revitalized the "air raid" offense at Texas Tech in the early 2000s. Years later and things haven't changed a bit. Whether it is Luke Falk or Gardner Minshew, Washington State passes the ball more than 40 times per game. Passing more leads to more plays, which means more points, and the defenses don't get much rest.
At halftime, Washington State leads Northern Colorado by 14.
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The Cougars have 294 yards of total offense with QB Anthony Gordon throwing for 251 yards on 16-for-23 passing
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Holgorsen brought the points to West Virginia in 2011 and never stopped. He served under Leach at Texas Tech and Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State, and West Virginia was involved in many high scoring affairs during his tenure.
That brings us to tonight. Washington State has scored more than 100 points combined in two games, and Houston has put up 68 combined. Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon has nine touchdown passes and 884 yards passing. Houston QB D'Eriq King has only three touchdowns through the air but also has three on the ground.
There isn't much doubt that the Washington State will get its points, but how much can Houston score? Can it keep up with the Washington State attack? Houston will need to win time of possession, and one way to do this is to run the football successfully. If it can succeed on the ground, Houston can cover the spread and this game will go Under.
That brings us to tonight. Washington State has scored more than 100 points combined in two games, and Houston has put up 68 combined. Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon has nine touchdown passes and 884 yards passing. Houston QB D'Eriq King has only three touchdowns through the air but also has three on the ground.
There isn't much doubt that the Washington State will get its points, but how much can Houston score? Can it keep up with the Washington State attack? Houston will need to win time of possession, and one way to do this is to run the football successfully. If it can succeed on the ground, Houston can cover the spread and this game will go Under.
Pick: Under 74
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