T.M. Selection: Utah State Aggies vs Washington State Cougars - OVER

I am on the OVER in the Utah State Aggies at Washington State Cougars game on Saturday. Both teams are off bye weeks and the extra rest will help to turn this one into a fast-paced score-fest. The Aggies are solid offensively but very weak defensively and the Cougars, especially being at home, are going to take full advantage here. Washington State games played at Pullman this season have averaged 78 ppg and this one should get in that range as well. The Cougars offense will be unstoppable as they take on a Utah State team off a 27-25 win but allowing 49 ppg in the 6-game losing streak that preceded the win over Wyoming. The Aggies have scored 31 ppg in their 6 games since a shutout loss versus USC. Utah State's defense is allowing 6.8 yards per play and that is one of the worst in the nation. Cougars definitely the better defense in this match-up but they have allowed 30 ppg last 5 games. I really like the fact both teams are off a bye here plus the statistical support for expecting Cougars to reach the 50 range and Aggies to reach the 30 range as we can see above.

T.M. Prediction: 52-31 Washington State.

Line: O/U 69.5