The No. 4 Washington Huskies (11-0) and the Washington State Cougars (5-6) hit the field for the 2023 edition of the Apple Cup.





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Washington vs. Washington State Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 15 points, with sportsbooks listing Washington as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Washington has -737 odds to pick up the win, while Washington State is listed at +492 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 65 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Washington vs. Washington State Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Stadium: Husky Stadium
Betting Preview
Washington
Offensively, Washington has been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by totaling 484.2 yards per game. The defense ranks 96th (405.6 yards allowed per game). Washington has the 50th-ranked defense this year (23.2 points allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 10th-best with 39.3 points per game. While Washington ranks 14th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 260.5 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different situation offensively, as the offensive unit ranks best in the FBS (358.4 passing yards per game). Washington is putting up 125.8 rushing yards per game offensively this year (102nd in the FBS), and is giving up 145.2 rushing yards per game (54th) on the defensive side of the ball. On offense, Washington has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 18th-best in the FBS by averaging a 46.2% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 94th on defense (41.2% third-down percentage allowed). With 13 forced turnovers (45th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (41st in the FBS), Washington’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 38th in college football.
Washington State
From an offensive angle, Washington State is accumulating 425.7 total yards per game (40th-ranked). It ranks 93rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (398.4 total yards surrendered per game). With 32.6 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Washington State ranks 33rd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 93rd, giving up 28.5 points per game. Washington State’s pass defense ranks 100th in the FBS with 241.7 passing yards given up per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks fourth-best by compiling 337.7 passing yards per game. Washington State’s running game has been sputtering, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 88 rushing yards per game. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 156.6 rushing yards per contest (76th-ranked). Washington State is putting up a 42.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (37th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 41% third-down rate (92nd-ranked) on defense. At -1, Washington State has the 75th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (88th in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (51st in the FBS).
Washington vs. Washington State Betting Analysis
Washington Betting Insights
Washington has gone 5-5-1 against the spread this season. Washington has an ATS record of 2-4 when playing as at least 15-point favorites. Games involving Washington have hit the over six times this season. The Huskies have been the moneyline favorite a total of nine times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Huskies have played in five games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -737 or shorter and won every time.
Washington State Betting Insights
Washington State have compiled a 5-6-0 record against the spread this year. Washington State has a perfect 1-0 ATS record when playing as at least 15-point underdogs. Games involving Washington State have hit the over on seven occasions this season. The Cougars have won two of the five games they’ve played as underdogs this season. This season, the Cougars have won one of their two games when they’re the underdog by at least +492 on the moneyline.
Washington vs. Washington State Against The Spread & Betting Records
Washington
Overall | Home | Away | |
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Point Total AVG | 61.8 | 59.8 | 64.3 |
Implied Total AVG | 38.5 | 38.7 | 38.4 |
ATS Record | 5-5-1 | 2-3-1 | 3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record | 6-5-0 | 4-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 9-0 | 5-0 | 4-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Washington State
Overall | Home | Away | |
---|---|---|---|
Point Total AVG | 57.2 | 57.8 | 56.5 |
Implied Total AVG | 34.3 | 35.8 | 32.4 |
ATS Record | 5-6-0 | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record | 7-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 4-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 2-0 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
Washington
- In addition to his 3,695 passing yards and 66.3% completion percentage this year, Michael Penix Jr. has connected on 30 touchdowns against seven interceptions.
- In 11 games in 2023, Rome Odunze has been targeted zero times for 66 catches, 1,206 yards and 11 touchdowns.
- Dillon Johnson has helped the Huskies’ offense by rushing for 879 yards (87.9 yards per carry) and 11 rushing touchdowns.
- Johnson has tallied 17 grabs (on zero targets) for 135 yards and zero touchdowns in addition to the stats he’s put up in the ground attack.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has been targeted zero times for 55 receptions, 943 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games.
- As part of the Huskies’ defensive unit, Edefuan Ulofoshio has posted 65 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and one interception in 10 games.
- Dominique Hampton has hit the gridiron for 11 games, registering two interceptions to go along with 71 tackles and two passes defended for the Huskies.
- With 30 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and three interceptions in 10 games, Jabbar Muhammad has been a big piece of the Huskies’ defense in 2023.
- A significant piece of the Huskies’ defensive unit, Mishael Powell has two interceptions to go with 30 tackles and three passes defended in 11 games.
Washington State
- Cameron Ward has passed for 3,419 yards (310.8 per game), completing 66.6% of his passes, with 22 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games.
- Also, Ward has rushed for 163 yards and eight TDs.
- In 11 games, Joshua Kelly has 53 receptions for 817 yards (74.3 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- In 10 games, Lincoln Victor has 78 receptions for 772 yards (77.2 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Kyle Williams has 56 receptions for 758 yards (68.9 per game) and five touchdowns in 11 games.
- In nine games for the Cougars, Jaden Hicks has posted one sack to go with two TFL, 43 tackles, and one interception.
- The Cougars’ Sam Lockett III has delivered 49 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games.
- The Cougars’ Kyle Thornton has recorded 60 tackles, three TFL, and one sack in nine games.
- Brennan Jackson has totaled five sacks to go with two TFL and 39 tackles in 10 games for the Cougars.
Washington vs. Washington State Predictions and Pick
Washington vs. Washington State betting card
- Pick ATS:Washington (-15)
- Pick OU: Under (65)
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Our pick to win this contest is Washington, and we predict that Washington will cover the spread (Washington -15). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 65 points.




