Washington Huskies vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24
Washington and Indiana are set to face off on Saturday, October 26th, with a 12:00 ET kickoff at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. The game will be broadcast on BTN, and the Hoosiers come in as the -6.5 point favorites. The over/under line is currently set at 52.5 points. Indiana is 7-0 on the season, while Washington has a 4-3 record. The money line odds are -248 for Indiana and +202 for Washington.
WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Huskies +6.5
This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:
- We have the Washington Huskies winning this one by a score of 30 to 23
- Not only do we have the Washington Huskies winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points
Will The Washington Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Washington enters Week 9 with a 4-3 record, ranked 39th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 46.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Huskies are 3-1 at home but have struggled on the road, going 0-2 this season.
Washington’s ATS record is 2-4, with a +7.1 average scoring margin. They are 2-2 against the spread at home and 0-2 on the road.
The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Washington’s games have averaged 41.1 points, with an average line of 45.3 points. Their over/under record stands at 2-4 this season.
Washington’s offense is averaging 24.1 points per game, placing them 71st in the nation. However, they rank 31st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 8th in completions and 16th in passing yards, with 294.6 yards per game. They are 25th in passing attempts, and their completion percentage is 73.1%, the 3rd best in the country. Their third-down conversion rate is 37.8%, ranking 73rd.
Will Rogers leads the Huskies with 1,820 passing yards and a passer rating of 114. He has thrown 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions, completing 72.2% of his passes. Jonah Coleman has rushed for 681 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Giles Jackson leads the receiving corps with 542 yards on 47 catches.
Washington’s defense, ranked 15th nationally, has allowed an average of 17 points per game this season. In their recent game against Iowa, they gave up 40 points despite allowing just 12 first downs and 283 total yards. Iowa managed 133 rushing yards and 150 passing yards, with Washington forcing one interception.
Opponents have averaged 143.7 rushing yards per game against Washington, while the secondary has allowed just 123 passing yards per game, the third-lowest in the country. Quarterbacks have completed only 48.7% of their passes, posting a passer rating of 66 against Washington’s defense.
Are The Indiana Hoosiers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Indiana enters Week 9 with a perfect 7-0 record, and they are projected to be bowl-eligible. The Hoosiers have a 16.2% chance of winning the Big Ten and hold the 8th best odds to make the playoff at 63.8%.
Indiana has been favored in six of their seven games this season and has a +35 average scoring margin. They are 5-1 against the spread, going 3-1 at home and 2-0 on the road.
The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points, higher than their average line of 48 points. Indiana’s over/under record is 5-1, with their games averaging 62.4 points per contest.
Indiana’s offense has been the best in college football heading into week 9, leading the nation in scoring with 48.7 points per game. They also top our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke has thrown for 1,941 yards, completing 74.6% of his passes, and has 15 touchdowns to just three interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 129.
Indiana ranks 11th in passing yards per game, averaging 310.3 yards, and they are 5th in third-down conversions, converting 54.2% of their attempts. On the ground, they average 207.7 rushing yards per game. Justice Ellison leads the rushing attack with 514 yards, eight touchdowns, and an impressive 7 yards per carry. Elijah Sarratt is the top receiver with 578 yards and three touchdowns.
Indiana’s defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 7th nationally by allowing just 13.7 points per game. They’ve been especially effective against the run, giving up only 82.1 rushing yards per game, the 6th-lowest in the country.
In their recent game against Nebraska, Indiana allowed just 7 points and 70 rushing yards on 29 attempts. They also forced three interceptions while giving up 234 passing yards.