In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Washington Prediction for this College Football Week 5 game on Saturday, September 27th at the Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Washington Preview
Washington has a 3-0 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the Big Ten. They are 2-1 ATS, 3-0 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and 1-0 away record. The Huskies are coming off a 59-24 away victory over Washington State and are playing Ohio State, Maryland and Rutgers next.
Offensively, the Huskies average 55.7 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 18.3 points per game, which is 41st. Washington averages 536.0 total yards per game, with 260.0 rushing yards and 276.0 passing yards per game. They allow 262.3 total yards per game, with 62.7 rushing and 199.7 passing yards per game.
Demond Williams Jr. leads the Huskies with 778 passing yards and 73.5% completed passes. Jonah Coleman leads the team in rushing yards, with 347, while Denzel Boston has a team-high 16 caught passes for 249 receiving yards, and has three touchdowns.
Defensively, Alex McLaughlin has a team-high 16 total tackles, nine of them solo. Jacob Lane leads the Huskies in sacks, with one and a half, while Alex McLaughlin has two interceptions.
Ohio State Preview
Ohio State has a 3-0 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the Big Ten. They are 2-0-1 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and 0-0 away record. The Buckeyes are coming off a 37-9 home victory over Ohio and are playing Washington, Minnesota and Illinois next.
Offensively, the Buckeyes average 40.3 points per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 5.3 points per game, which is 2nd. Ohio State averages 475.3 total yards per game, with 192.0 rushing yards and 283.3 passing yards per game. They allow 227.7 total yards per game, with 109.3 rushing and 118.3 passing yards per game.
Julian Sayin leads the Buckeyes with 779 passing yards and 78.9% completed passes. Bo Jackson leads the team in rushing yards, with 217, while Jeremiah Smith has a team-high 20 caught passes for 315 receiving yards, and has three touchdowns.
Defensively, Arvell Reese has a team-high 20 total tackles, seven of them solo. Arvell Reese leads the Buckeyes in sacks, with two, while Caleb Downs has one interception.
Ohio State Buckeyes @ Washington Huskies Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 22 games at Husky Stadium.
- Washington has covered the spread in seven of its last eight September games against AP-ranked teams.
- The team ranked 1st in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
- Washington has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
- Washington has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 32 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has lost each of its last six September games as an underdog.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in six of its last seven games.
- Ohio State has won the first quarter in 21 of its last 28 games against conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first half in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Washington’s last nine September games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of Ohio State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Huskies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Jonah Coleman ranks 1st amongst FBS players for touchdowns (10) this season.
Ohio State Buckeyes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Julian Sayin ranks 7th amongst qualified players for passer rating (132.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (17.3).
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Ohio State ranks T1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (5.3).
- Ohio State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Ohio State vs Washington Prediction
Ohio State has won both meetings against Washington, including a 28-23 home victory in 2019.
In this Ohio State vs Washington Prediction, Ohio State is coming as -8.5-point road favorites, with the total set at 51.5 points. Both teams have been excellent this season and are both undefeated so far. They both are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five games combined, and I don’t see value on either side of this balanced matchup. Both teams have been scorching-hot offensively, scoring 96 points per game combined, and while both defenses have been great too, I still expect this to be a high-scoring affair. Take the over 51.5 points in this one.