The Washington State Cougars will take on the Virginia Cavaliers in Week 8 of the 2025 regular season. The game is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM, and it will be broadcast on CW.

Washington State vs. Virginia Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Virginia Cavaliers -906. Virginia has a strong home record of 4-0 this season. They are ranked #18 and have shown consistent performance at home.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 56.5. Virginia’s recent home games have gone over, with high scoring in their last few matchups.

Team Trends

• Virginia Cavaliers have a perfect home record of 4-0 this season.
• Washington State Cougars have a road record of 1-2 this season.
• Virginia Cavaliers are ranked #18 in the AP poll and #19 in the Coaches Poll.
• Washington State Cougars lost their last postseason game against Syracuse Orange, 52-35.
• Virginia Cavaliers scored 258 points this season, ranking 8th in the nation.

Washington State vs Virginia Preview

The Washington State Cougars will travel to Virginia to face the Cavaliers in Week 8 of the 2025 season. The Cougars hold a 3-3 record, with a 1-2 mark on the road. They are coming off a loss and will aim to bounce back in this game. The Cougars have yet to start their conference play in the Pac-12. The Virginia Cavaliers, ranked 18th in the AP Poll, have a strong 5-1 record. They are undefeated at home with a 4-0 record. The Cavaliers are on a four-game win streak and have a 3-1 conference record in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This game will be a test for both teams as they look to solidify their standings.

Virginia Cavaliers: Home Team Advantage

The Virginia Cavaliers are ranked #18 in the AP Poll and #19 in the Coaches Poll. They play in the Atlantic Coast Conference and call Scott Stadium home. This season, their record stands at 5-1, with an impressive 4-0 at home.

Chandler Morris leads the team at quarterback, with 1,428 passing yards and 11 touchdowns over six games. J’Mari Taylor is a key player at running back, having rushed for 465 yards and eight touchdowns. Trell Harris and Cam Ross are leading wide receivers, with 384 and 329 receiving yards, respectively.

The Cavaliers’ offense has racked up 1,630 passing yards and 1,352 rushing yards this season. Their defense has allowed 143 points and recorded 16 sacks. They are coming off a close 30-27 win over Louisville and are favorites with a -17.5 point spread for their next game.

Washington State Cougars: Road Challenge

Washington State Cougars come from the Pac-12 Conference. This season, they have a 3-3 record, with 1-2 on the road. Their last game was a narrow 24-21 loss to Ole Miss.

The Cougars’ offense is led by quarterback Zevi Eckhaus, who has 756 passing yards and six touchdowns in four games. Running back Kirby Vorhees has 244 rushing yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Tony Freeman has 302 receiving yards and one touchdown.

In team stats, Washington State has scored 124 points and allowed 168. Their defense has recorded 14 sacks and recovered four fumbles. They rank 12th in sacks and 5th in fumbles recovered this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Virginia Cavaliers have a strong home record this season, winning all four games at Scott Stadium. They are ranked #18 and have shown consistent performance at home. Their offensive stats are impressive, with 258 points scored this season, ranking 8th overall. This makes them a solid pick for the money line at -906.

For the over/under prediction, the total is set at 56.5. Virginia’s recent home games have been high-scoring, with their last three home games going over this total. Washington State has struggled on the road with a 1-2 record, which could lead to a high-scoring game. This supports the prediction of the total going over 56.5.

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