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UCLA and Washington Clash in Potential Bowl Game Elimination

UCLA and Washington will meet on the field at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium in a battle of Big Ten conference rivals.

(Photo by Getty Images) Will Rogers

UCLA (4-5-0) at Washington (5-5-0)

  • When: Nov 15 2024, 9:00 PM
  • Where: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA
  • Where to watch: FOX

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

UCLA @ Washington
Moneyline

UCLA   +165
Washington   -195

UCLA @ Washington
Point Spread

UCLA   4.5 (-115)
Washington   -4.5 (-105)

UCLA @ Washington
Total

Over   46.5 (-110)
Under   46.5 (-110)

Passing Team Leaders:
UCLA: Ethan Garbers 1907 Yds
Washington: Will Rogers 2343 Yds

Team Stats

UCLA   Washington
4-5 Record 5-5
3-2 Away & Home 5-1
6-3-0 ATS 4-6-0
3-6-0 O/U 2-8-0

Last Matchup:
UCLA 40-32, September 30th, 2022

Game Preview

After a tough 35-6 loss to then-No. 6 Penn State during the Nittany Lions’ annual white-out game last Saturday, the Washington Huskies are set to return home for their own "black-out" night against the UCLA Bruins (4-5 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) this Friday in Seattle.

Trading their traditional purple for black uniforms, the Huskies (5-5, 3-4) are encouraging fans to join the theme by wearing black attire. "We’ve got some great uniforms coming out," Washington coach Jedd Fisch said. "Really excited about that."

This season, Washington has participated in several themed games— a black-out at Rutgers (Sept. 27), a stripe-out at Iowa (Oct. 12), and a red-out at Indiana (Oct. 26)—but they’ve lost all of those matchups. Notably, however, the Huskies boast a perfect 5-0 record at Husky Stadium, which could be a significant factor for bettors considering home-field advantage.

With bowl eligibility on the line, Washington likely needs a victory over UCLA, especially with a challenging game against No. 1 Oregon looming on November 30. The Huskies are facing a short week, returning to Seattle at 5 a.m. Sunday after their Penn State trip. "It’s a short week, a bit of a cram session," Fisch noted. "But as I told the staff, ‘Sleep Saturday.’"

Quarterback Will Rogers is expected to start despite being benched at halftime last weekend in favor of Demond Williams Jr. "Will was a victim of circumstances," Fisch explained. "He was 10-for-13 in the first half; we just weren’t able to get anything going." Bettors may want to keep an eye on Washington’s quarterback situation, as stability under center could impact the game’s outcome and point spread.

On the other side, the UCLA Bruins are on a three-game winning streak, including a 20-17 win over Iowa last Friday. With remaining games against rivals Southern California and Fresno State, the Bruins are also fighting for bowl eligibility. Their recent surge makes them an intriguing underdog, potentially offering value for those looking at the moneyline or against the spread.

UCLA’s victory over the Hawkeyes was their first in four attempts at the Rose Bowl this season. "I didn’t want to make too big of a deal about us being back home, but we kind of treated this game like a road game," Bruins coach Deshaun Foster said. "My guys earned the right to win. If we continue to practice like we did last week, this team can really take off."

An interesting subplot is UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers, who began his collegiate career at Washington in 2020 and was named the Huskies’ offensive scout squad MVP before transferring to UCLA. This reunion could add extra motivation and drama, possibly influencing prop bets related to his performance.

As both teams fight to keep their postseason hopes alive, this Friday night showdown in Seattle promises to deliver exciting action for fans and bettors alike. Whether you’re looking at the point spread, moneyline, or player props, this game presents a variety of wagering opportunities.

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NCAA Football Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Washington 23-20
Expert Pick: UCLA +4½ (-115) & Under 46½
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $357

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