[tps_title]Oregon State at Washington State[/tps_title]
[tps_header]1 p.m., Pac-12 Networks[/tps_header]
OREGON STATE (2-3, 0-2) AT
WASHINGTON STATE (3-2, 1-1)
1 p.m., Pac-12 Networks
Pointspread: Washington State favored by 7.5 points
— The line opened at 8 points in favor of Washington State and has dropped to 7.5.
— There has been no home-field advantage for the Cougars the past few years. They haven’t beaten a Pac-12 opponent in Martin Stadium since November 2013. They lost at home to FCS Portland State in this year’s season opener.
— Washington State QB Luke Falk is coming of a big game against Oregon, throwing for 505 yards and five touchdowns without an interception, and rushing for another score in overtime. He leads the league in passing at 396 yards per game.
— The Cougars are among the league leaders in sacks and tackles-for-loss.
— Oregon State, under new coach Gary Andersen, is starting freshman QB Seth Collins, who can run as well as throw. He averages 72 rushing yards per game to rank among the top 10 rushers in the Pac-12.
— WSU coach Mike Leach has a career record of 99-70 at Texas Tech and with the Cougars, and is seeking his 100th career win.
— Four of WSU’s five games have been decided by a touchdown or less, with two victories coming in the closing seconds.
BETTING TRENDS
Oregon State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Oregon State is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oregon State’s last 8 games
Oregon State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington State is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington State is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington State’s last 6 games
Washington State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
My pick: Washington State will win and cover
Steve Rivera’s pick: Washington State will win and cover
Anthony Gimino’s pick: Washington State will win and cover
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