Colorado State vs. Washington State prediction, odds, line, spread, start time: 2023 College football picks, Week 1 best bets from proven computer simulation model

The Washington State Cougars hit the road to kick off their season against the Colorado State Rams in Fort Collins, Colo. on Saturday night. Washington State is coming off a 7-6 overall record, which included a loss to Fresno State in the Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl, in 2022, while Colorado State enters the second season of the Jay Norvell era looking to bounce back from a disastrous 3-9 overall record a year ago. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET, and the game will be televised on CBS Sports Network. The Cougars are 12-point favorites in the latest Washington State vs. Colorado State odds, while the over/under is set at 54.5 points (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college football odds page).

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The model knows that Washington State returns a prolific passer in junior quarterback Cameron Ward, who should thrive in the team's uptempo offensive system under new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. The Cougars hit the transfer portal hard to add offensive playmakers, bringing in veterans Kyle Williams, Isaiah Hamilton, and Josh Kelly.

The model also knows that Colorado State should be vastly improved in Year 2 under Norvell. Clay Millen returns as the starting quarterback, and senior Tory Horton is a legitimate NFL prospect and one of the best wide receivers in college football. Defensively, the Rams project to be strong, with veterans Mohamed Kamara, Jack Howell, and Henry Blackburn leading the way. Colorado State games went under on the point total in 11 out of 12 games in 2022.

Now, the model has set its sights on Washington State vs. Colorado State. We can tell you the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college football picks of your own.

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