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The Washington State Cougars look to start the 2024 season 2-0 as they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday night in Pullman. The Cougars opened the 2024 season with a 70-30 win over Portland State, while the Red Raiders held off FCS Abilene Christian, 52-51 in overtime. The teams last met back in 1963-1964, with Texas Tech winning both games. 

Kickoff from Gesa Field at Martin Stadium is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. The Cougars are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Washington State vs. Texas Tech odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 66.5. Before making any Texas Tech vs. Washington State picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It is also coming off a profitable 13-9 season on top-rated spread picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Texas Tech vs. Washington State and has locked in its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Washington State vs. Texas Tech:

  • Washington State vs. Texas Tech spread: Washington State -2.5
  • Washington State vs. Texas Tech over/under: 66.5 points
  • Washington State vs. Texas Tech money line: Washington State -132, Texas Tech +110
  • Washington State vs. Texas Tech picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Texas Tech can cover

The Red Raiders' offense is already clicking on all cylinders, as evidenced by the 539 yards they produced in the team's narrow victory over FCS Abilene Christian. Quarterback Behren Morton completed 30 of 42 passes for 378 yards and five scores in the win. Morton's top receivers excelled, including Josh Kelly (10-156-1) and Coy Eakin (5-76-2), who feasted on the Wildcats' defense. 

Senior running back Tahj Brooks had a monster 2023 season, gaining 1,443 yards on the ground with nine scores, and opened his 2024 campaign with another great effort. Brooks rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries to give the Red Raiders a well-balanced attack. Texas Tech should have no issue scoring plenty of points this season, but will their defense improve after allowing Abilene Christian to gain more than 600 yards last week? See which team to pick here.

Why Washington State can cover 

The Cougars put on an offensive display against FCS Portland State and should be able to have success against a Red Raiders defense which struggled mightily last week. Cougars quarterback John Mateer was 11 of 17 passing for 352 yards and five scores against the Vikings. He also added two rushes for 55 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown en route to the team scoring 49 points in the first half.

Receivers Kyle Williams (4-141-2) and Kris Hutson (4-101-1) lit up the Portland State secondary, while running back Wayshawn Parker rushed eight times for 96 yards and a touchdown. If the Cougars had not taken their foot off the pedal, they might have been able to score close to 100 points as their offense was working so effectively. In total, they gained 637 yards last week and are likely excited to face a defense that gave up more than 500 yards passing in Week 1. See which team to pick here.

How to make Texas Tech vs. Washington State picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 61 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Washington State vs. Texas Tech, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced computer simulation model that's up well over $2,000 on its college football picks since inception, and find out.