Penn State vs Washington Prediction
In this Penn State vs Washington prediction, Washington is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Washington is coming off back-to-back wins but both have been on the road and they have been bad at home this season, having back-to-back home defeats and have failed to cover the spread in all of their home games this season. On the flip side, Penn State is coming off a win that snapped their previous four-game losing streak and have won both previous head-to-head meetings against Washington, covering the spread in both, winning with a dominating 35-6 score two years ago. Penn State has been better both offensively and defensively, with a top-70 offense and the 24th-best defense, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take Penn State and grab the +2.5 points.
Washington Huskies Preview
Washington has a 5-3 record and a 2-3 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 17-10 road win against Nebraska and will face Michigan State and Indiana next.
Offensively, Washington averages 26.5 points per game, ranking 84th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21.1 points per game, which is 44th. Washington averages 371.8 total yards per game (276.8 passing and 95.0 rushing), while allowing 342.5 total yards per game (131.3 rushing and 211.3 passing). They average 64.3 plays per game and 5.8 yards per play on offense, while allowing 64.9 plays per game and 5.3 yards per play on defense. Washington averages 19.8 first downs per game on offense and 19.4 first downs per game on defense. They are averaging 1.1 turnovers per game and forcing 1.8 turnovers per game.
Demond Williams Jr. leads Washington with 1,495 passing yards with 65.8% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Brian Bonner leads the team in rushing yards with 309, while Chris Lawson has a team-high 638 receiving yards and 44 receptions. Defensively, Alex McLaughlin has a team-high 57 total tackles (31 of them solo), while Jacob Manu leads the team with 2.5 sacks.
Penn State Nittany Lions Preview
Penn State has a 4-4 record and a 1-4 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 31-17 home win against Purdue and will face Minnesota and Rutgers next.
Offensively, Penn State averages 29.0 points per game, ranking 67th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 18.6 points per game, which is 24th. Penn State averages 393.3 total yards per game (245.3 passing and 148.0 rushing), while allowing 296.3 total yards per game (154.9 rushing and 141.4 passing). They average 67.6 plays per game and 5.8 yards per play on offense, while allowing 58.4 plays per game and 5.1 yards per play on defense. Penn State averages 20.9 first downs per game on offense and 16.3 first downs per game on defense. They are averaging 0.9 turnovers per game and forcing 1.6 turnovers per game.
Rocco Becht leads Penn State with 1,839 passing yards with 63.2% completed passes and 13 touchdowns. Carson Hansen leads the team in rushing yards with 374, while Chase Sowell has a team-high 510 receiving yards and 34 receptions. Defensively, Tony Rojas has a team-high 58 total tackles (30 of them solo) and leads the team with 5.0 sacks.
Penn State Nittany Lions @ Washington Huskies Betting Trends: Week 10
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 13 November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Penn State has lost 12 of its last 13 November games as an underdog.
- Washington has covered the spread in four of its last five November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Penn State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four road games in November.
- Penn State has lost the first half in each of its last five November games as an underdog.
Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win
- The underdog has won four of Washington’s last five games.
- Washington has lost each of its last three games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Washington’s last eight games.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five home games.
- Washington has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Penn State’s last six November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Washington’s last five games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Huskies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Hunter Green ranks 7th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (48.1) this season.
Penn State Nittany Lions Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Chase Sowell leads Penn State for receptions (34) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks 7th among FBS teams for sacks this season (26.0).
- Washington ranks T12th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (9.8).
- Penn State ranks 4th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (80.0).
- Penn State ranks 128th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (95.0).