Washington State vs. Stanford: TV info, betting odds, expert predictions
Washington State (4-4, 1-4 Pac-12) got off to such a strong start but has lost three straight games. Stanford (3-5, 1-5 Pac-12) won back-to-back before a disappointing showing at UCLA a week ago. The Cardinal welcomes the Cougars to Stanford Stadium Saturday for a contest between two teams hoping to make a bowl but who still have quite a bit of work to do to get there.
Here’s all the info you need for the game.
TV info and kickoff time
Kickoff time: 12:30 p.m. PT
TV Network: Pac-12 Network
Location: Stanford Stadium, Stanford
Betting odds
Line: Washington State -3.5
Total: 48.5
Moneyline: Washington State -184, Stanford +152
Expert predictions
ESPN’s FPI gives Washington State a 50.2% chance of beating Stanford, essentially calling the game a toss-up.
Bill Connelly’s SP+ is calling for a 28-23 Washington State win.
The Stanford Daily’s Pablo Noyola picked Washington State to win 24-20:
Stanford’s offense at the moment is ineffective and predictable, and despite a number of talented contributors on that side of the ball, the Cardinal attack remains painfully less than the sum of its parts.
The Spokesman-Review’s Colton Clark also picked Wazzu to win, 22-16:
The Cougars lead the Pac-12 in scoring defense (20.8 ppg). They gave up an average of 29.8 points per game in their losses. WSU’s defense ranks in the top half of the conference in every stat category. The Cardinal sit in a tie for ninth in the conference in scoring defense (28.8 ppg). They gave up an average of 38.4 ppg in their losses. Stanford’s defense ranks among the conference’s bottom three in every stat category except passing defense. Based on those figures, I’m giving the edge to the visitors, who will improve their winning streak over Stanford to six games. But don’t expect it to be pretty.