UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
UCLA and Washington are set to face off in a week 12 matchup, with the game scheduled for Friday, November 15th, at 9:00 ET. The game will be played at Husky Stadium in Seattle and broadcast on FOX. The over/under line is currently set at 47 points, with Washington as the -3.5 point favorite at home. The money line odds stand at +147 for UCLA and -176 for Washington. UCLA enters the game with a 4-5 record, while Washington is 5-5 on the season.
UCLA BRUINS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: UCLA Bruins +3.5
This game will be played at Husky Stadium at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:
- We have the UCLA Bruins winning this one by a score of 31 to 23
- Not only do we have the UCLA Bruins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points
Will The UCLA Bruins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
UCLA heads into Week 12 with a 4-5 record, facing Washington on the road. They are ranked 57th in our power rankings and have a 41.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Bruins have been better on the road (3-2) compared to their 1-3 record at home this season.
Against the spread, UCLA is 6-3, with a 4-1 record on the road. They’ve only been favored once this season, and their average scoring margin is -7.9 points per game.
The over/under line for this week is set at 47 points. UCLA’s games have averaged 45.4 points, and their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 47.1 points.
UCLA’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.8 points per game, which ranks 91st nationally. They are also 126th in rushing yards, with only 91.3 yards per game. T.J. Harden leads the team with 351 rushing yards, averaging 3 yards per carry, and has scored one touchdown. Heading into week 12, UCLA is ranked 48th in our offensive power rankings.
Ethan Garbers has thrown for 1,907 yards, leading UCLA’s passing game, and the team ranks 22nd in completion percentage, completing 65.3% of their passes. Garbers has 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 85. Logan Loya is the leading receiver with 294 yards and four touchdowns.
UCLA’s defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 11th nationally by allowing just 98.8 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Iowa, they held the Hawkeyes to 80 rushing yards on 31 carries. UCLA also forced two interceptions while allowing 185 passing yards.
Opponents have averaged a 93.4 passer rating and 252.8 passing yards per game against UCLA, completing 65.6% of their throws. On average, teams have thrown the ball 33.4 times per game against the Bruins, which ranks 90th in the country.
Are The Washington Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Washington enters Week 12 against UCLA with a 5-5 record and ranks 47th in our power rankings. They have a 68.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Huskies are 4-1, but they’ve struggled on the road with an 0-4 record.
Washington’s ATS record is 3-6, and they’ve gone 0-4 against the spread on the road. At home, they are 3-2 ATS. Their average scoring margin this season is +1.2 points per game.
The Huskies’ over/under record is 2-7, with their games averaging 42.4 points. This week’s line is set at 47, slightly below their average over/under line of 47.7 points.
Washington’s offense has been heavily focused on the passing game, ranking 16th in the nation with 264.5 yards per game. They are 10th in completions, averaging 23.9 per game, and 20th in attempts with 33.5. Their completion percentage is 71.3%, the third-best in the country. Will Rogers has thrown for 2,343 yards, with a passer rating of 102. He has 13 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
Overall, Washington is 42nd in our offensive power rankings and 80th in scoring, with 21.8 points per game. On third downs, they have converted just 36.7% of their attempts. Jonah Coleman leads the rushing attack with 913 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Denzel Boston has 717 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 55 receptions.
Washington’s defense will look to bounce back after a tough game against Penn State, where they allowed 35 points in a 35-6 loss. The Huskies gave up 486 total yards, including 266 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Penn State also threw for 220 yards against Washington’s defense.
Despite the rough outing, Washington ranks 8th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 149.8 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 69.9 and are completing 52.5% of their passes against Washington. On the ground, the Huskies are allowing 163.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 108th in the country.