New Mexico Bowl Odds
ALBURQUERQUE, NM (The Spread) – The first bowl game of the season takes place today at 2PM ET on ESPN as Washington State faces Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl.
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Washington State went 6-6 during the season, was 9-3 against the spread while hitting the over in 6 games. Colorado State went 7-6 overall this year, 9-4 against the spread and hit the over 8 times.
Trends show that Colorado State is 2-5 against the spread in its last 7 games at a neutral site and 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games against Pac-12 opponents. Washington State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games after a loss.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Washington State is the favorite in this game, as the Cougars have odds of -4.5 points against Colorado State. The over/under total has been set at 66 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Washington State favored by 4.5. The spread dropped to 3.5 before moving back to 4.5. The over/under total opened at 65 and held firm there for a while before moving up to 66.
Washington State ended the season with a 27-17 loss at rival Washington. The Cougars went just 4-5 in Pac-12 play this year. Washington State finished fourth in the country in passing, averaging 364.5 yards per game through the air. That helped lead to a 29.8 points per game average in 2013. Defensively, the Cougars allowed 31.3 points per contest this season. Connor Halliday threw for 4,187 yards and 28 touchdowns this season, but also has 21 interceptions. Gabe Marks added 69 receptions for 770 yards and six touchdowns.
Colorado State is coming off a 58-13 win over Air Force to end the season. The Rams finished the season by winning five of their last seven games and went 5-3 in Mountain West Conference play. Colorado State scored 35.3 points per game this year behind a balanced offense that posted over 200 yards per game passing and rushing. Defensively, the Rams gave up 28.6 points per contest. The team is being led by back Kapri Bibbs, who rushed for 1,572 yards and 28 touchdowns. Garrett Grayson added 3,327 yards and 21 touchdowns passing.
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In terms of Injuries, Colorado State linebacker Cory James (undisclosed) and defensive end Austin Berk (hip) are questionable for the game. Washington State linebacker Chester Su’a (discipline) and offensive lineman Jacob Seydel (leg) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing Washington State, as the Cougars are getting 76% of the wagers with odds of -4.5 points against Colorado State.
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