Colorado vs. Washington State odds: 2023 college football picks, Deion Sanders predictions from proven model

The Washington State Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes will square off for the first time since 2019 when the Pac-12 foes play on Friday. Washington State hosts the matchup Gesa Field in Pullman, and the Cougars have won three straight against the Buffaloes. Washington State is 4-6 overall and 3-2 at home this season, though the Cougars have lost six straight games. Colorado is 4-6 overall and 2-2 on the road in 2023.

For this 10:30 p.m. ET kickoff, SportsLine consensus lists the Cougars as 4.5-point favorites. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 62.5 in the latest Colorado vs. Washington State odds. Before making any Washington State vs. Colorado picks, you’ll want to see the college football predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a strong profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Colorado vs. Washington State. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football betting lines and trends for the Washington State vs. Colorado game:

• Colorado vs. Washington State spread: Washington State -4.5
• Colorado vs. Washington State over/under: 62.5 points
• Colorado vs. Washington State money line: Wazzu -192, Colorado +160
• CU: The Buffaloes are 6-3-1 against the spread in the last 10 games
• WSU: The Cougars are 4-6 against the spread in the last 10 games
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Why Colorado can cover

Colorado stands to benefit from the recent offensive struggles from Washington State. The Cougars have scuffled during Pac-12 play, averaging only 19.8 points per game to rank in the bottom three of the conference. Part of Washington State’s issues stem from red zone struggles, with the Cougars converting only 52% of trips beyond the 20-yard line into touchdowns against Pac-12 foes. Washington State is also second-worst in the conference in both first downs per game (18.7) and third down efficiency (32%), with ghastly rushing statistics. The Cougars are averaging only 50.3 rushing yards per game, dead-last in the Pac-12, and Washington State is averaging only 2.2 yards per carry in conference games. 

All told, Washington State has lost six straight, scoring only 20.0 points per game, and the Cougars have also given up at least 38 points in four of those six games. Colorado is averaging 30.7 points per game this season, and the Buffaloes are converting 78% of red zone trips into touchdowns in Pac-12 games. See which team to pick here.

Why Washington State can cover

Though the Cougars have not been in top form against Pac-12 competition, there were strong signs on offense a week ago. Washington State racked up 483 total yards and 32 first downs against California, and the Cougars scored 39 points on the road. Washington State is in the top three of the Pac-12 in passing offense, averaging 337.9 yards per game, and the Cougars have more than three times as many passing touchdowns (22) as interceptions (seven) this season. 

Cameron Ward is the engine of the offense at quarterback, and he has 3,127 passing yards with 26 total touchdowns and only five interceptions. Ward has four games with at least 350 passing yards this season, and he erupted against California. Ward completed 75.5% of his passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception in that matchup. Ward can also rely on Lincoln Victor, with the senior wide receiver leading the Pac-12 in receptions (73) and grabbing 45 catches for 362 yards in the last four games. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Washington State vs. Colorado picks

The model has simulated Colorado vs. Washington State 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under the total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Colorado vs. Washington State, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Washington State vs. Colorado spread to jump on, all from the advanced computer model that’s up well over $2,000 on its top-rated college football spread picks since its inception, and find out.