San Jose State vs. Washington State Prediction, Odds: 2024 College Football Week 4 Insights from a Trusted Model

 A clash of unbeaten teams is set for Friday night as the San Jose State Spartans face off against the Washington State Cougars. San Jose State enters the matchup fresh off a 31-10 victory over Kennesaw State, while Washington State secured a 24-19 win in the annual Apple Cup against Washington. The Spartans (3-0), who are tied for first in the Mountain West Conference alongside Boise State and UNLV with a 6-2 record, have been on a roll, winning nine of their last ten games, with their only loss occurring in the Hawaii Bowl last December. Meanwhile, the Cougars (3-0) are looking to build on their strong start after finishing last season at 5-7. Both teams have also gone 3-0 against the spread in 2024.

Kickoff is at 10 p.m. ET at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. The Cougars opened as 13.5-point favorites but are currently favored by 12.5 points, with the over/under for total points set at 55, a decrease of 1.5 points from the opening line. Before placing any bets on the Washington State vs. San Jose State game, it’s wise to consider the predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates each FBS college football game 10,000 times and has generated a profit exceeding $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread since its launch. Following a profitable 13-9 season on top-rated spread picks, it is off to a 5-2 start on over/under predictions this season. Those who have followed the model have seen substantial returns.

The model has analyzed the San Jose State vs. Washington State matchup. You can visit SportsLine for its picks. Here are the key betting lines for the game:

• Spread: Washington State -12.5
• Over/Under: 55 points
• Money Line: Washington State -541, San Jose State +393

Betting Trends

• San Jose State: The Spartans have covered the spread in their last five away games (+5.00 units).
• Washington State: The Cougars have hit the first-quarter money line in five of their last 11 games (+2.30 units).

Why Bet on Washington State

Washington State is led by sophomore quarterback John Mateer, who has completed 37 of 70 passes (52.9%) for 712 yards, with seven touchdowns and two interceptions in three games. He’s also the team’s leading rusher, carrying the ball 39 times for 314 yards (8.1 average) and four touchdowns. In the Cougars’ 37-16 victory over Texas Tech, he rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown while throwing for another score. Senior wide receiver Kyle Williams is also having a strong season, with eight receptions for 184 yards (23.0 average) and three touchdowns, including a standout performance against Portland State.

Why Bet on San Jose State

On the other hand, the Spartans feature sophomore quarterback Emmett Brown, who has completed 63 of 104 passes (60.6%) for 915 yards and nine touchdowns in three games. In last week’s win over Kennesaw State, he had an impressive performance, completing 26 of 38 passes for 355 yards and four touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Nick Nash has been a key target for Brown, racking up 34 receptions for 485 yards (14.3 average) and six touchdowns this season.

How to Make Picks

SportsLine's model leans towards the Under, projecting a total of 48 combined points for the game. It also indicates that one side of the spread wins in over 60% of simulations. For the definitive pick, visit SportsLine.

So, who will come out on top in the San Jose State vs. Washington State game, and which side of the spread is favored in over 60% of simulations? Head to SportsLine to see which side to bet on, backed by a model that has consistently profited over $2,000 on its FBS college football picks.