In this article we will formulate a Washington vs Illinois prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 25th at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies are 5-2 (2-2) this year after they lost to Michigan by a score of 24-7 last week. Washington tied the game at seven late in the second quarter, but they were shutout in the second half for the loss. The Huskies were out gained by a total of 417-249, went 5-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Demond Williams Jr went 20-32 for 209 yards and three interceptions, while Jonah Coleman rushed 16 times for 50 yards and one score. Denzel Boston led the receivers with four catches for 71 yards in the loss. The Washington defense recorded one sack and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Washington defeated Rutgers by a score of 38-19 and Maryland by a score of 24-20. The Huskies have won two of their last three games and they are currently tied for 10th in the Big Ten standings. Washington has scored 34.6 points per game with 269.6 passing yards and 167.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 20.3 points against per game this season. Demond Williams Jr has thrown for 1,837 yards, 10 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jonah Coleman has rushed 112 times for 568 yards and 12 scores this year.
Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini are 5-2 (2-2) this season after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 34-16 in their last game. Illinois trailed 20-3 at halftime and they never had a chance to win, but they were much more competitive in the second half. The Fighting Illini out gained OSU by a total of 295-272, went 4-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Luke Altmyer went 30-44 for 248 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Aidan Laughery rushed eight times for 50 yards and one score. Cole Rusk led the receivers with five catches for 68 yards in the loss. The Illinois defense recorded zero sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that loss, Illinois defeated Purdue by a score of 43-27 and USC by a score of 34-32. The Fighting Illini have won two of their last three games and they are currently tied for 10th in the Big Ten standings. Illinois has scored 34.0 points per game with 264.4 passing yards and 118.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.4 points against per game this season. Luke Altmyer has thrown for 1,821 yards, 13 touchdowns, and one interception, while Hank Beatty has 39 receptions for 617 yards and two scores this season.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won 23 of its last 24 games at Husky Stadium.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of Illinois’ last seven games.
- The team ranked 23rd in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win
- Illinois has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Illinois has covered the spread in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Illinois’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Washington’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington has overturned the largest 3rd quarter deficit to win a game this season – 17 points vs Maryland.
- Washington ranks T1st among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+8.6).
- Illinois has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Illinois ranks T12th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (18.4).
Washington vs Illinois Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 2-2 conference record, so this is a big game for each side. Washington had a disappointing showing against Michigan last week, but should be better against this Illinois defense. The Fighting Illini have been inconsistent so far this season, but their offense has been strong for the most part. We have seen Illinois struggle against the top teams in the Big Ten, but they should compete with an average Washington team here. I think this is a game that either side could win, but with the Illinois defense struggling, I like the over here.
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