Data Skrive:
Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington is the setting for the Washington Huskies’ (2-0) matchup against the Washington State Cougars (2-0) on September 14, 2024, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET, airing on Peacock.
The Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), against the Huskies (with an over/under of 54.5 points).
Below you’ll find our betting primer for this season, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!
Washington -5.5 vs. Washington State
Washington vs. Washington State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Huskies (-5.5)
- Moneyline: Huskies (-213), Cougars (+175)
- Total: 54.5 points
Washington vs. Washington State Betting Stats and Info
The Huskies’ record against the spread is just 1-1-0. The Huskies’ record is 15-15 against the spread when favored by 5.5 or more points. Washington has won both games as the moneyline favorite this season. Washington State, through one game with a set spread this season, is 1-0-0 against the spread. This will be the first game on the year Washington State is an underdog on the moneyline.
Washington vs. Washington State Key Players
Washington Huskies
- Michael Penix Jr. recorded 4,903 passing yards (326.9 per game) with a 65.3% completion percentage last year, while throwing for 36 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
- Dillon Johnson rushed for 1,195 yards on 233 carries (79.7 yards per game) and scored 16 touchdowns a season ago.
- Last season Will Nixon ran for 201 yards on 33 carries (13.4 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Last season Rome Odunze grabbed 92 passes for 1,640 yards (109.3 per game) and scored 13 touchdowns.
- Ja’Lynn Polk contributed with 69 catches for 1,159 yards and nine touchdowns.
- Jalen McMillan caught 45 passes for 559 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 37.3 yards per game.
- Last season, Bralen Trice piled up 6.5 sacks, nine TFL and 45 tackles.
- Dominique Hampton’s 2023 campaign saw him total 97 tackles and two interceptions.
- Jabbar Muhammad intercepted three passes while adding 44 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended a season ago.
Washington State Cougars
- Cameron Ward racked up 3,736 passing yards (311.3 per game) with a 66.6% completion percentage last year (323-for-485), throwing for 25 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He added 144 rushing yards on 120 carries and eight rushing TDs.
- Nakia Watson took 89 attempts for 321 rushing yards a season ago (26.8 per game) and scored four touchdowns. He also caught 24 passes for 230 yards with three TDs through the air.
- Last year Dylan Paine ran for 150 yards on 25 carries (12.5 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Last season Josh Kelly was targeted 92 times and notched 61 catches for 923 yards with eight touchdowns.
- Lincoln Victor tacked on 89 catches for 860 yards and five touchdowns. He was targeted 124 times, and posted 71.7 receiving yards per game.
- Kyle Willams caught 61 passes on 88 targets for 843 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 70.3 receiving yards per game.
- Brennan Jackson put together an impressive body of work a year ago, registering eight sacks, six TFL and 41 tackles.
- Kyle Thornton’s 2023 campaign saw him total 84 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Sam Lockett III intercepted two passes and tacked on 73 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended last season.