The Washington Huskies (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) and UCLA Bruins (4-0, 1-0) meet at Rose Bowl Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Washington vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Washington coach Kalen DeBoer has turned around this Huskies program after inheriting a team that went 4-8 in 2021. The Huskies remain 1 of the 3 undefeated Pac-12 teams (UCLA, USC) and opened conference play with a 40-22 win at home vs. the Stanford Cardinal Sunday.
Washington is 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games and the Over is 5-0 in its last 5 games.
UCLA is 4-0 for the first time since 2015 after a 45-17 win at the Colorado Buffaloes Saturday. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson is off to an impressive start (896 passing yards, 8 TD, 1 INT) in his 5th season as the Bruins’ starter.
The Over is 5-1 in UCLA’s last 6 conference games.
Washington is ranked No. 18 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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Washington at UCLA odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:54 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Washington -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | UCLA +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
- Against the spread (ATS): Washington -2.5 (-122) | UCLA +2.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Washington at UCLA picks and predictions
Prediction
Washington 35, UCLA 31
Money line
BET WASHINGTON (-145).
While Thompson-Robinson has been excellent for UCLA, Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. has been even more productive. Penix leads the nation with 1,388 passing yards, helping Washington become the 5th-ranked total offense with 530.8 yards per game. Washington’s offense should overwhelm the Bruins as they face their toughest opponent so far this season.
Against the spread
BET WASHINGTON -2.5 (-122).
There is a lot of money on Washington to cover Friday and hand UCLA its first loss. UCLA has looked great vs. lackluster competition this season but struggled vs. the South Alabama Jaguars to pull out a 32-31 win. The Bruins should be outmatched Friday trying to contain an explosive Washington offense. Lay the points.
Over/Under
PASS.
This number is a bit too high for me to take the Over, which is where I would lean in this matchup. The real opportunity in this game seems to be taking Washington to cover the spread.
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