The No. 12 Washington Huskies (10-2) travel to San Antonio to battle the No. 21 Texas Longhorns (8-4) in the Alamo Bowl Thursday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Washington vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
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Washington will have a full complement of its roster playing in this bowl game. QB Michael Pennix Jr. has confirmed his return for 2023 and he along with the entire Huskies team will be playing in this game.
While Washington will be at full strength, Texas will be severely compromised by defections. Top RBs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson have opted out of this game to prepare for the NFL Draft. With QB Quinn Ewers struggling when put in a position to be the focus this season, Texas could be in for a long night before its stellar recruiting class start to trickle into town over the offseason.
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Washington vs. Texas odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:31 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Washington +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Texas -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Washington +3 (-105) | Texas -3 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 67.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)
Washington vs. Texas picks and predictions
Prediction
Washington 31, Texas 21
Moneyline
BET WASHINGTON +135.
Washington is the better team. It also has its entire team in this game.
With Johnson and Robinson missing for Texas, the Longhorns should not be favored in this game. Name recognition is a big reason for this, but do not get lured in. Washington and Pennix will be looking to win this game while Texas will be looking toward its recruiting class and Arch Manning coming in. Washington will win and that is why the Huskies +135 is my favorite play.
Against the spread
PASS on the spread.
Texas is favored in this game by 3. Although this number has come down from 4.5, Texas is still not the right side in this one. With Washington being the correct side, I will wager on them on the moneyline then taking them on the spread.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 67.5 (-111)
While Washington could put up points, it will not be enough to get the game over this inflated total. This total considers that both Texas running backs will be playing. Both are going to be out, and Texas will struggle as a 1-dimensional offense. Take the Under 67.5 (-111).
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