The No. 8 Washington Huskies (3-0) and the California Golden Bears (2-1) will meet in a matchup of Pac-12 teams on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. The Golden Bears will need to play a near perfect game to pull off an upset, oddsmakers have them as 20.5-point underdogs. The over/under set in the contest is set at 56.5 points.
Washington vs. Cal Favorite, Spread, Over/Under
Washington vs Cal Betting Information updated as of September 23, 2023, 6:46 PM ET.Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
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Washington | -20.5 (-110) | -1050 | +675 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 |
How to Watch Washington vs. Cal
- Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN
- City: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium
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Washington Betting Info & Insights
- The Huskies have two wins versus the spread in three games this season.
- Washington is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 20.5-point favorites.
- Huskies games this year have gone over the total in one out of three opportunities (33.3%).
- Offensively, Washington has been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best in the FBS by averaging 614.7 yards per game. The defense ranks 57th (327 yards allowed per game).
- The Huskies rank 60th in pass defense this year (207.3 passing yards allowed per game), but they've been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 493.3 passing yards per game.
- Washington is totaling 121.3 rushing yards per game on offense (104th in the FBS), and ranks 58th on the other side of the ball with 119.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Huskies are putting up a 44.4% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 51st in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 65th, allowing a 38% third-down percentage.
Huskies' Top Performers (2023)
- Michael Penix Jr. has passed for 1,332 yards (first in the FBS), 12 touchdowns (second in the FBS) and one interception this year. He is averaging 444 yards per game and 11.8 per attempt, while completing 74.3% of his passes.
- Rome Odunze has caught 22 passes on 30 targets for 419 total yards (third in the FBS) and two touchdowns. He is averaging 7.3 catches and 139.7 yards per game through three games.
- Jalen McMillan has three touchdown catches this season, and has 20 catches for 311 yards on 25 targets, while averaging 6.7 catches and 103.7 yards per game.
- Ja'Lynn Polk has 13 receptions for 300 yards and two touchdowns. He's been targeted 15 times in the air attack, and averages 4.3 receptions and 100 yards in three games played.
- On the defensive side, Edefuan Ulofoshio has one sack (second on the Huskies) to go with two TFL and 18 tackles in 2023.
- Dominique Hampton has 19 tackles this season. His tackle total leads the Huskies.
- Zion Tupuola-Fetui has collected five tackles, two TFL, and two sacks so far this year.
- So far this season, Jabbar Muhammad has seven tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
Washington 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
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9/2/2023 | Boise State | W 56-19 | Home | -14 |
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9/9/2023 | Tulsa | W 43-10 | Home | -33.5 |
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9/16/2023 | Michigan State | W 41-7 | Away | -15 |
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9/23/2023 | Cal | - | Home | -20.5 |
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9/30/2023 | Arizona | - | Away | - |
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10/14/2023 | Oregon | - | Home | - |
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10/21/2023 | Arizona State | - | Home | - |
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10/28/2023 | Stanford | - | Away | - |
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11/4/2023 | USC | - | Away | - |
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11/11/2023 | Utah | - | Home | - |
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11/18/2023 | Oregon State | - | Away | - |
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11/25/2023 | Washington State | - | Home | - |
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Cal Betting Info & Insights
- The Golden Bears are unbeaten against the spread this season.
- Golden Bears games this season have hit the over on one of two set point totals (50%).
- Cal's defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 280.7 total yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is posting 437.3 total yards per game, which ranks 44th.
- The Golden Bears rank 101st in the FBS with 195.3 passing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 35th with 185.7 passing yards given up per contest on defense.
- Cal's run offense has been thriving, compiling 242 rushing yards per game (sixth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 30th by giving up 95 rushing yards per game.
- With a 36% third-down conversion rate on offense, the Golden Bears rank 98th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 27th, giving up a 31.6% third-down rate.
Golden Bears' Best Players (2023)
- This year in three games, Isaiah Ifanse has churned out 206 rushing yards (second on the Golden Bears) and scored four rushing touchdowns. He averages 68.7 yards per game and 5.7 per carry (85th in the FBS).
- Ifanse's offensive contributions include six receptions (two per game) on seven targets for 36 yards (12 per game), but he has not found the endzone in the passing game.
- Jaydn Ott has 266 rushing yards (leading the Golden Bears) and three rushing touchdowns, while averaging 88.7 yards per game and 6.7 per carry (43rd in the FBS).
- In three games this season, Sam Jackson has racked up 267 passing yards, while throwing three touchdowns against two interceptions and completing 53.7% of his attempts.
- He's added 65 yards on the ground (fourth on the Golden Bears), with one rushing touchdown. He's averaging 21.7 yards per game and 3.8 per attempt.
- Jeremiah Hunter has 16 catches for 147 yards and two receiving touchdowns. He averages 5.3 yards per game through three games and has been targeted 24 times.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr has intercepted one pass to go with 22 tackles and three passes defended in 2023.
- Jackson Sirmon has one sack (first on the Golden Bears) to go with one TFL and 18 tackles.
- Myles Jernigan has intercepted one pass on top of six tackles, one sack, and two passes defended in the 2023 season.
- Craig Woodson has totaled one TFL and 17 tackles.
Cal 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
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9/2/2023 | North Texas | W 58-21 | Away | -5 |
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9/9/2023 | Auburn | L 14-10 | Home | +4.5 |
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9/16/2023 | Idaho | W 31-17 | Home | +4.5 |
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9/23/2023 | Washington | - | Away | +20.5 |
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9/30/2023 | Arizona State | - | Home | - |
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10/7/2023 | Oregon State | - | Home | - |
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10/14/2023 | Utah | - | Away | - |
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10/28/2023 | USC | - | Home | - |
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11/4/2023 | Oregon | - | Away | - |
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11/11/2023 | Washington State | - | Home | - |
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11/18/2023 | Stanford | - | Away | - |
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11/25/2023 | UCLA | - | Away | - |
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