Cougars and Cardinals to play in low scoring bet on football battle

If you bet on football and like really big favorites, then this college contest may be of interest. Stanford enters off a bye and week of rest for their homecoming contest against lowly Washington State. Stanford beat Washington State on this field two years ago 58-0.

Washington State Cougars vs. Stanford Cardinal

Game Date/Time: Saturday, October 23, 5:00 ET
Game Location: Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto, CA

TV/Radio Broadcast : FOX College Sports, XM

NCAA Football Odds

Washington State Cougars (+35.5) –110

Stanford Cardinal (-35.5) -110

Over/Under 63.5

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Stanford (5-1) is now ranked #12 in the nation and the Cardinal players have to be feeling a little fat and happy after knocking off USC in dramatic fashion last game 37-35 on a last second field goal. The Cardinal average 43 points per game and take on the leagues worst team and defense, as Washington State (1-6) garners little bet on football support allowing 40 points per game with an offense scoring just 19 points per game.

This line is inflated despite Washington State’s poor record and play. Stanford has the weapons to score and extend, but where is the motivation? Washington State has played better and shown improvement the past two games, showing a competitive spark against #1 Oregon in a 43-23 defeat and last week holding Arizona in check in a 24-7 loss. Turnovers hurt the Cougars in both those contests and if you bet on football you know how turnovers can change field position and the flow of a game.

Washington State really struggles to run the ball and averages just 80 yards per game at 2.4 yards per rush. Stanford’s run defense is marginal however, allowing 157 yards per game and 4.3 yards per rush, so the Cougars will have more success after facing the Pac-10’s best run defense last week in Arizona.

Many bet on football bettors will point to Stanford’s strong pass offense led by quarterback Andrew Luck and their league best 8.8 yards per pass play. While they should have plenty of success against Washington State’s pass defense that allows 257 passing yards per game and a league worst 8.3 yards per pass play and 15 touchdown passes, that still doesn’t translate to both teams being able to score. Once leading by margin, Stanford may work on their running game and save themselves for next week’s game, and with the clock moving and Washington State trying to control the ball early in the contest, this may lack the scoring expected, especially in the first half.

Washington State has shown more feisty and improved play on defense, despite the overall stats showing otherwise. When you bet on football, the ability to recognize improvement or decline in play is part of the process of evaluation, as a look at the entire season of stats does not always reflect the team’s true level or play. 

NCAA Insider Tip: The under is 6-1-1 the last eight meetings. Washington State has allowed a nation-worst 29 sacks.

Big college football betting favorites that can run up the score and provide style points to the pollsters are a popular college football pick to public bettors that bet on football. Look for the Cardinal to do just that in a lower scoring affair.

My NCAA Football Predictions: Wazzou/Stanford Under 63.5 (-110)

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