Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers
Washington State Cougars1-5
Oregon State Beavers4-2Oregon State has won four straight and is putting up 41-plus points a game. Washington State is 1-5 and on a three-game skid heading into Reser Stadium.
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- Oregon State is a -18 home favorite on Saturday, Oct 17, 6:00 PM ET
- Washington State is 1-5 in 2026; Oregon State is 4-2 and riding a four-game winning streak
- 91% of open interest on BettorEdge is on Oregon State
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, so there is no house margin in it.
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The Community Signal
91% of the money posted on BettorEdge is behind Oregon State, The fair price in the markets is +770 on Washington State and -809 on the Beavers. That is where the peer-to-peer market sits right now. If you see a different number, you can post your own on BettorEdge and let the community trade against it.
The Matchup
Oregon State is averaging 41.8 points per game in 2026 while allowing 22.0, and their last four wins were by margins of 35, 26, 30, and 52 points respectively. Washington State is at 18.5 points per game scored and 23.7 allowed, with their only win a 48-7 result against Duquesne. The Cougars' most recent loss was a 16-17 defeat at Utah State. Oregon State is playing at home at Reser Stadium.
The Series
These two programs have met frequently in recent seasons. In the last six meetings covered, each team has taken three wins. The most recent game, played Nov 29, 2025 at Martin Stadium, went to Washington State 32-8. Before that, Oregon State won 10-7 at Reser Stadium on Nov 1, 2025. The split series makes the current form gap all the more relevant when setting a number.
How to play it
Oregon State's four-game run is backed by genuine scoring production and the BettorEdge community is firmly in their corner at 91%. Washington State covered some ground against them as recently as November, so the 2026 form divergence is the real question behind that -18 spread. Post your number on BettorEdge and see if the market meets you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- at WashingtonL 10-24
- at Kansas StateL 7-34
- vs DuquesneW 48-7
- vs ArizonaL 24-34
- vs Fresno StateL 6-26
- at Utah StateL 16-17
Went 7-6 in 2025. Current streak: L3.
- at HoustonL 20-33
- vs Texas TechL 24-35
- vs MontanaW 52-17
- at UTEPW 33-7
- at Colorado StateW 56-26
- vs San Diego StateW 66-14
Went 2-10 in 2025. Current streak: W4.
Matchup history
Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers last played on Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, when the Washington State Cougars won 32–8. The last 6 meetings are split 3-3.
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Preseason scouting report
Washington State Cougars
- New head coach in Kirby Moore (Missouri Offensive Coordinator)
- New offensive coordinator in Matt Miller (Boise State Co-Offensive Coordinator and WR Coach) and defensive coordinator in Trent Bray (Oregon State Head Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick is expected to start (3,206 yards, 32 TDs, 10 INTs; 437 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs)
- Kirby Vorhees returns at RB after a sophomore season of 576 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs
Oregon State Beavers
- New head coach in JaMarcus Shephard (Alabama Associate Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Mitch Dahlen (Alabama Assistant Offensive Coordinator and Assistant QB Coach) and and defensive coordinator in Mike MacIntyre (Mississippi State Defensive Analyst; Former Florida International Head Coach - 2024)
- Although starting QB Maalik Murphy (1,805 yards, 9 TDs, 8 INTs) returns, there will be a QB battle between Mercer transfer Braden Atkinson (3,611 yards, 34 TDs, 11 INTs), Western Michigan transfer Brady Jones (136 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs), and him for the starting role
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup Cornell Hatcher Jr. is expected to start (292 yards, 2 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers start?+
Washington State Cougars at Oregon State Beavers kicks off Saturday, Oct 17, 6:00 PM ET at Reser Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers?+
The Oregon State Beavers are favored at -1011 on the moneyline on BettorEdge and -18 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Washington State Cougars vs Oregon State Beavers?+
The spread is Oregon State Beavers -18, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Washington State and Oregon State's records in 2026?+
The Washington State Cougars are 1-5 and the Oregon State Beavers are 4-2 this season. Washington State is scoring 18.5 points a game and allowing 23.7; Oregon State is scoring 41.8 and allowing 22.
When did Washington State and Oregon State last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, when Washington State Cougars won 32-8 at Martin Stadium. Over the last 6 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Washington State has won 3 and Oregon State 3.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book, currently leaning toward the Oregon State Beavers. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 17, 6:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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