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The No. 14 Utah Utes (5-2) head to Martin Stadium as they face off against the Washington State Cougars (4-3) on Thursday. The Utes lead the all-time series 10-9, including a three-game win streak. In 2021, Utah outmatched the Cougars 24-13 and are looking to make it four straight wins against Washington State. The Utes are coming off a thrilling 43-42 win over USC, while Washington State fell to Oregon State 24-10 in its last outing.

Kickoff from Martin Stadium in Pullman is set for 10 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Utes as 7-point favorites in the latest Utah vs. Washington State odds. The over/under for total points is up to 57 after opening a point lower. Before making any Washington State vs. Utah picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model.

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Now, the model has set its sights on Utah vs. Washington State and revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Washington State vs. Utah:

  • Utah vs. Washington State spread: Utes -7 
  • Utah vs. Washington State over/under: 57 points  
  • Utah vs. Washington State money line: Utah -285, Washington State +228
  • UTAH: The Over is 7-0 in Utah's last seven games in October 
  • WSU: The Cougars are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games
  • Utah vs. Washington State picks: See picks here

Why Utah can cover

Senior safety R.J. Hubert has been playing outstanding football on the back end of the Utah defense. Hubert understands angles and leverage, consistently stepping into the box to help in the run game. The Nevada native can also make plays with the ball in the air. Hubert is first on the squad in total tackles (48) along with two pass deflections and two interceptions. In his last outing, he secured nine total tackles. 

Senior defensive end Gabe Reid is causing havoc off the edge for the team. Reid has a nice burst and twitch. He does a good job of extending his arms and gaining space to create better angles to get after the passer. The Utah native is tied for first on the team in sacks (3.5) with 17 total tackles. He's logged three sacks over his past three contests.  

Why Washington State can cover

Senior linebacker Daiyan Henley is the heart and soul of the Cougars' defense. Henley has been all over the field for this defense due to his superb instincts and play recognition. The California native is also effective as a blizter, ranking first on the team in sacks (4). He's first on the team in total tackles (68). On Oct. 15, he logged 13 total stops.

Senior defensive back Armani Marsh makes a real impact once he touches the field. Marsh knows how to make contact with the ball and force pass breakups while being a solid tackler in the run game. The Washington native is third on the team in total tackles (36) with three pass deflections and two sacks. 

How to make Utah vs. Washington State picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 49 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Utah vs. Washington State? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.