Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Washington State Cougars Matchup

Check out our free Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Washington State Cougars pick and preview for this CFB week 8 game in Pullman. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 8 CFB matchup.

The Washington State Cougars are the heavy favorite in this week eight non-conference matchup against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET at Martin Stadium in Pullman on Saturday, October 19th. The Cougars enter the game with a 5-1 record, while Hawaii is looking to improve on their 2-4 start to the season. The over/under line is at 55.5 points.

Rainbow Warriors vs. Cougars Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Washington State Cougars
Where: Pullman at Martin Stadium
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Betting Odds WASHST -19.5, HAWAII +731 | WASHST -1250 O/U 55.5

Rainbow Warriors Preview:

Hawaii enters Week 8 with a 2-4 record, ranked 111th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 10.2% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. The Rainbow Warriors are 0-2 on the road and 0-2 at home this season.

Hawaii’s average scoring margin is +0.8 points per game, and they are 1-2-1 against the spread. At home, they are 1-0-1 ATS, while on the road, they are 0-2.

This week’s over/under line is 55.5 points. Hawaii’s games have averaged an over/under line of 52.1 points, with an average total score of 41.8 points per game.

Rainbow Warriors Offense Breakdown

Hawaii’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 8th in passing attempts per game. They are 15th in completions and average 266.2 yards per game through the air. Overall, they are 78th in scoring, with 21.3 points per game, and we have them ranked 90th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8.

Brayden Schager has thrown for 1,592 yards this season, with 12 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 85. Pofele Ashlock leads the receiving corps with 43 catches for 470 yards and 4 touchdowns. Hawaii’s run game has struggled, averaging just 81 rushing yards per game.

Rainbow Warriors Team Defense

Hawaii's defense has allowed an average of 20.5 points per game this season, ranking 31st nationally. In their recent game against Boise State, they gave up 28 points, allowing 455 total yards, including 238 rushing yards and 217 passing yards.

Opponents have averaged 140.8 rushing yards per game on 32.5 attempts against Hawaii. The defense has faced 29.3 passing attempts per game, allowing 193.5 yards and a 62.5% completion rate.

Cougars Preview:

Hawaii’s average scoring margin is +0.8 points per game, and they are 1-2-1 against the spread. At home, they are 1-0-1 ATS, while on the road, they are 0-2.

This week’s over/under line is 55.5 points. Hawaii’s games have averaged an over/under line of 52.1 points, with an average total score of 41.8 points per game.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Washington State’s offense is averaging 39 points per game, which ranks 16th nationally, and they are 34th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Quarterback John Mateer has thrown for 1,601 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 94. The Cougars are averaging 277 passing yards per game, ranking 30th in the nation.

On the ground, Washington State is averaging 186 rushing yards per game. Wayshawn Parker leads the team with 388 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns. Kyle Williams is the top receiver with 498 yards and five touchdowns on 28 receptions.

Cougars Team Defense

Washington State's defense is allowing 29.8 points per game this season, ranking 66th nationally. They’ve struggled against the pass, giving up 280.3 yards per game, placing them 151st in the country, with quarterbacks completing 63% of their throws and posting a passer rating of 88.4.

In their recent game against Fresno State, Washington State’s defense allowed 17 points, giving up 338 total yards. Fresno State ran the ball 27 times for 118 yards and threw for 220 yards on 36 attempts, while Washington State’s defense also came up with two interceptions.

Rainbow Warriors vs Cougars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 18 points per game in these contests.
The Washington State Cougars are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-2-1.
The Washington State Cougars have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.