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Rome Odunze will lead the Washington Huskies (3-0) into their matchup versus the California Golden Bears (2-1) at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
The Huskies are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -21) versus the Golden Bears. The over/under for this game is 63 points.
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Game Info for Washington vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Stadium: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | -21 | -109 | -111 | 63 | -109 | -111 | -1806 | +990 |
Washington Pick Insights
- Washington is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Washington has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 21 points or more this season (0-1).
- Washington has combined with its opponent to hit the over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Washington Stats & Insights
- On the offensive side of the ball, Washington has been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best in the FBS by compiling 614.7 yards per game. The defense ranks 57th (327 yards allowed per game).
- Washington has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (eighth-best with 46.7 points per game) and scoring defense (16th-best with 12 points allowed per game) this season.
- Washington owns the 60th-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (207.3 allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking best with 493.3 passing yards per game.
- Washington is putting up 121.3 rushing yards per game offensively this season (104th in the FBS), and is surrendering 119.7 rushing yards per game (58th) on defense.
- Washington ranks 50th in third-down efficiency (44.4%) on offense and 66th in third-down percentage allowed (38%) on defense this season.
- Washington has forced four total turnovers (63rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (32nd in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 47th-ranked in college football.
Washington’s Best Players
- Michael Penix Jr. has thrown for 1,332 yards (444 ypg) to lead Washington, completing 74.3% of his passes and recording 12 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season.
- Dillon Johnson has 83 rushing yards on 15 carries with one touchdown.
- Will Nixon has racked up 82 yards on 13 attempts.
- Odunze’s leads his squad with 419 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 22 receptions (out of 30 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Jalen McMillan has caught 20 passes for 311 yards (103.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has racked up 13 receptions for 300 yards, an average of 100 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Zion Tupuola-Fetui has two sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and five tackles.
- Dominique Hampton is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 19 tackles.
- Kamren Fabiculanan has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with three tackles and two passes defended.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is a perfect 2-0-0 against the spread this year.
- Cal has hit the over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, giving up just 280.7 total yards per game (25th-best). On offense, it ranks 45th by posting 437.3 total yards per game.
- Cal is posting 33 points per game on offense this season (52nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 17.3 points per contest (41st-ranked) on defense.
- From an offensive angle, Cal is generating 195.3 passing yards per contest (101st-ranked). It ranks 34th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (185.7 passing yards surrendered per game).
- Cal’s rushing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 242 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 95 rushing yards per game, which ranks 31st.
- With a 36% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Cal ranks 96th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 27th, allowing a 31.6% third-down rate.
- Cal has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking seventh-best at +5.
Cal’s Best Players
- Ben Finley has racked up 319 yards (106.3 ypg) while completing 68.1% of his passes and collecting one touchdown pass with one interception this season.
- Jaydn Ott has run the ball 40 times for 266 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has run for 206 yards across 36 attempts, scoring four touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter has hauled in 147 receiving yards on 16 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Trond Grizzell has caught eight passes and compiled 91 receiving yards (30.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Monroe Young’s 14 targets have resulted in eight grabs for 88 yards.
- Xavier Carlton has racked up one sack to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 12 tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 22 tackles and one interception.
- Nohl Williams has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has six tackles and two passes defended to his name.
