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The No. 8 Washington Huskies (3-0, 0-0 Pac-12) welcome the California Golden Bears (2-1, 0-0) to Husky Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the California vs. Washington odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Huskies are coming off a 41-7 win at the Michigan State Spartans last Saturday, covering as 14.5-point favorites. Washington has been favored by 14 or more in each game this season. It is led by QB Michael Penix Jr., who has 12 touchdowns and 1,332 yards in 3 games. The Huskies are 2-0-1 against the spread (ATS) so far this season and are No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
The Golden Bears are 2-1 ATS, suffering their first ATS loss in a 31-17 home win vs. Idaho as 15-point favorites last Saturday. California’s lone straight-up loss was a 14-10 defeat at home against the Auburn Tigers in Week 2. RB Jaydn Ott is the Golden Bears’ main weapon as he’s gone for 266 rushing yards on 40 attempts, a 6.7 per-yard average.
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Cal at Washington odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:46 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cal +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Washington -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cal +20.5 (-110) | Washington -20.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cal at Washington picks and predictions
Prediction
Washington 38, Cal 17
Moneyline
PASS.
Cal lost at home to Auburn, and it should struggle against against a prolific offense led by a Heisman hopeful. Expect the Golden Bears to not be able to keep pace offensively, and at +700, they aren’t worth a play.
Against the spread
BET WASHINGTON -20.5 (-110).
Washington has been terrific at home, beating Boise State 56-19 as a 14-point favorite and toppling Tulsa 43-10 as a 33-point favorite. The Huskies have scored 40 or more points in every game this season.
Their offense is electric, and Cal struggled heavily against its lone quality opponent, scoring just 10 points against the Tigers. Neither Cal quarterback has a completion percentage over 70% while Penix Jr. sits at 74.3%. He will be able to move the chains, and the Golden Bears may not.
Take WASHINGTON -20.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 57.5 (-110).
Washington’s defense against Cal’s offense is what will help the Under cash Saturday. Cal has scored points this season, but against the lone Power 5 program, it scored 10, and the Under 55.5 hit with ease. Cal is 1-2 O/U.
Washington is 1-2 O/U as well because it has allowed 17 points in its last 2 games combined. The Huskies defense is quick and should be able to limit Cal.
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