Washington State vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Washington State vs Virginia
Washington State square off against Virginia in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Scott Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 18:30 on Saturday, October 18. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Our prediction is that Virginia will get the better of Washington State by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them at -17.5 on the spread which is currently available at odds of -115.
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Washington State Cougars lost on the road in their previous game. Ole Miss won 24-21 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Virginia Cavaliers won last time out by a 30-27 (OT) scoreline. On the road against Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, they made it four wins on the spin.
Washington State vs Virginia Prediction & Picks
Approach Washington State vs Virginia fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
We have decided to go for Virginia against the spread in order to get the best value. They should be able to cover the -17.5 line at odds of -115 for this college football showdown.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.
Key Washington State vs Virginia stats:
UVA -17.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Virginia -17.5. We’ve also gone for Over 55.5 points and a higher-scoring First Half.
A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
17
-
42
Virginia
Rather than backing Virginia to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 42-17 win in their favor.
Washington State vs Virginia Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -714 about Virginia which reflects they have a 88% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Washington State are trading at +520.
The current spread is 16.5 and the total points line is 55.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those expecting a low total can back Under 55.5 at -110.
There's a great variety of team props and game lines when it comes to college football wagering and we recommend visiting the top sportsbooks to find the selection that matches your view on the matchup.
Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Passing Yards a quarterback might have or the number of Touchdowns a player might score.
Among the various options for wagering on college football, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a touchdown will be scored within the next few minutes.
Can Virginia Stay Hot at Home?
Virginia have strung together four in a row at Scott Stadium. They have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 30.90 points on average and giving up 23.30.
Washington State have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 24.70 points per contest while yielding 29.60.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O55.5 | U55.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Virginia Home Stats |
6-4 | 54.20 | 30.90 | 23.30 | 3 | 7 | |
 Washington State Away Stats |
4-6 | 54.30 | 24.70 | 29.60 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O55.5 = Games Over 55.5 Points
- U55.5 = Games Under 55.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Washington State Cougars Stats
Virginia Cavaliers Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 56.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 54.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 55.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 55.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.60 pts and allowed 31.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 24.70 pts and allowed 29.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 58.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 54.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 55.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 55.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.00 pts and allowed 26.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.90 pts and allowed 23.30 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
10 | 2 | 409 | 166 | 243 | 7-1 | 3-1 | 4W |
|
Virginia
|
10 | 3 | 418 | 267 | 151 | 6-2 | 4-1 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
9 | 3 | 397 | 300 | 97 | 5-2 | 4-1 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
8 | 4 | 421 | 299 | 122 | 4-3 | 4-1 | 1L |
SMU
|
8 | 4 | 395 | 248 | 147 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 1L |
Louisville
|
8 | 4 | 362 | 253 | 109 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1W |
Wake Forest
|
8 | 4 | 322 | 258 | 64 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Duke
|
8 | 5 | 442 | 373 | 69 | 3-3 | 5-2 | 3W |
NC State
|
7 | 5 | 362 | 346 | 16 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 2W |
California
|
7 | 5 | 298 | 318 | -20 | 4-2 | 3-3 | 1W |
Clemson
|
7 | 5 | 344 | 245 | 99 | 3-4 | 4-1 | 4W |
Florida State
|
5 | 7 | 396 | 264 | 132 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 2L |
Stanford
|
4 | 8 | 226 | 350 | -124 | 4-2 | 0-6 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 231 | 294 | -63 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 3L |
Virginia Tech
|
3 | 9 | 257 | 362 | -105 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 4L |
Syracuse
|
3 | 9 | 242 | 419 | -177 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 8L |
Boston College
|
2 | 10 | 305 | 393 | -88 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1W |
| Pacific-12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Washington State
|
6 | 6 | 259 | 242 | 17 | 5-1 | 1-5 | 1W |
Oregon State
|
2 | 10 | 218 | 353 | -135 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 3L |
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