Washington State vs Washington Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 1

A general view of Husky Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Washington and Boise State, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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  • Washington Huskies is a -23.5 point favorite vs. Washington State Cougars
  • Washington State vs. Washington Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: NBC | PEAC

Washington State (0-0) visit Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium to take on Washington (0-0) on Sep. 6 in Seattle, WA. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 pm.

The Washington Huskies are betting favorites in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-112).

The Washington State vs. Washington Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Washington State vs. Washington Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Washington State+23.5 -10550.5 -105+1300
Washington -23.5 -11250.5 -112-3000

Washington State vs Washington Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Washington will win this game with 83.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Washington State Cougars and Washington Huskies, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Washington State vs Washington Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Washington State will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Washington State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+12.95 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+10.75 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the 1H Spread in their last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.80 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Washington have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.65 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.60 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+4.00 Units / 5% ROI)

Washington State: Keys to the Game vs. Washington

Washington State was 6-3 (.667) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season– T-19th-best in FBS; Average: .429

Washington State was 3-6 (.333) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2023 season– T-14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .502

Washington State was 6-1 (.857) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2023 season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .579

Washington State was 6-1 (.857) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2023 season– T-9th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .623

Washington: Keys to the Game vs. Washington State

Washington was undefeated (8-0) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .582

Washington was undefeated (8-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .670

Washington was 11-1 (.917) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: .420

Washington was 11-1 (.917) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .464

Matchup Notes for Washington State vs. Washington

Washington gained 3,175 yards on 254 receptions (12.5 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten skill players. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.2% of 370 attempts last season — T-13th-best among FBS offenses. Washington State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.0% of attempts last season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington’s TEs gained 449 yards on 38 receptions (11.8 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Washington State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.3% of 408 attempts last season — T-25th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.0% of attempts last season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington State’s WRs gained 2,108 yards on 174 receptions (just 12.1 YPR) last season — 4th-worst among Pac-12 WRs. Washington’s defense allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception last season — 4th-best among Big Ten defenses.

Washington State’s WRs gained 2,108 yards on 174 receptions (just 12.1 YPR) last season — 4th-worst among Pac-12 WRs. Washington’s defense allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception last season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends

Washington State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.3% of 408 attempts last season — T-25th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.0% of attempts last season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington State’s WRs gained 2,108 yards on 174 receptions (just 12.1 YPR) last season — 4th-worst among Pac-12 WRs. Washington’s defense allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception last season — 4th-best among Big Ten defenses.

Washington State’s WRs gained 2,108 yards on 174 receptions (just 12.1 YPR) last season — 4th-worst among Pac-12 WRs. Washington’s defense allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception last season — 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.3% of 408 attempts last season — T-25th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.0% of attempts last season — 4th-best among Big Ten defenses.

Washington State’s RBs averaged 5.8 targets per game last season — T-26th-highest among FBS RBs. Washington’s defense allowed 4.2 receptions per game to RBs last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.

Washington Offensive Stats & Trends

Washington gained 3,175 yards on 254 receptions (12.5 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten skill players. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.2% of 370 attempts last season — T-13th-best among FBS offenses. Washington State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.0% of attempts last season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington’s TEs gained 449 yards on 38 receptions (11.8 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among NonP5 defenses.

Washington’s RBs averaged 10.2 yards after the catch last season — T-16th-best among FBS RBs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 9.6 RAC last season — T-best among Pac-12 defenses.

Washington’s TEs gained 449 yards on 38 receptions (11.8 YPR) last season — 4th-best among Big Ten TEs. Washington State’s defense allowed just 10.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-7th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington State Defensive Stats & Trends

Washington State opponents averaged 23.6 completions per game (307 / 13) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 18.5

Washington State tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 29 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.

Washington State allowed 114.6 yards from scrimmage per game to WRs last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 167.3

Washington State allowed 307 completions last season– 2nd-most in FBS

Washington State allowed just 10.1 yards per completion (2,267 yards/224 completions) last season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.8

Washington Defensive Stats & Trends

Washington tackled opponents for a loss on just 50 of 461 rushing attempts (11% TFL%) last season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Washington had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5

Washington allowed 3,879 Passing Yards in the 2023 season– most in the Big Ten

Washington allowed a Completion Pct of just 56% (210 completions/377 attempts) last season– T-best in the Big Ten; Average: 61%

Washington allowed 167 first down receptions in the 2023 season– most in the Big Ten


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