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Michael Penix Jr. will lead the Washington Huskies (5-2) into their battle against the California Golden Bears (3-3) at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 10:30 PM ET.
The Huskies are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) versus the Golden Bears. The over/under for this matchup is 56.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Washington vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huskies | -7.5 | -109 | -113 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -291 | +230 |
Washington Betting Insights
- Cal has a 3-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this season, Cal is 1-0 against the spread.
- In Cal’s six games with a set total, two have hit the over (33.3%).
Washington Stats & Insights
- Washington sports the 66th-ranked defense this year (375.7 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking ninth-best with a tally of 512.3 yards per game.
- Offensively, Washington has been a top-25 unit, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by totaling 42.1 points per game. The Huskies rank 79th on defense (28.6 points allowed per game).
- On offense, Washington has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best in the FBS by averaging 380.0 per game. The Huskies rank 96th on defense (258.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- Offensively, Washington ranks 93rd in the FBS with 132.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 32nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (117.4).
- Washington sports the seventh-best offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (52.6% third-down percentage), but ranks sixth-worst defensively (49.0% third-down conversion rate).
- Washington ranks 35th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (87th in the FBS) and committing five (12th in the FBS).
Washington’s Best Players
- Penix has thrown for 2,560 yards (365.7 ypg) to lead Washington, completing 67.4% of his passes and tossing 20 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Wayne Taulapapa, has carried the ball 80 times for 424 yards (60.6 per game), scoring four times. He’s also caught 16 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown.
- Cameron Davis has carried the ball 55 times for 283 yards (40.4 per game) and nine touchdowns.
- Rome Odunze’s team-leading 693 yards as a receiver have come on 44 receptions (out of 65 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Jalen McMillan has caught 37 passes while averaging 75.7 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
- Ja’Lynn Polk has been the target of 35 passes and compiled 20 receptions for 381 yards, an average of 54.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
- Jeremiah Martin has 5.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
- Alex Cook, Washington’s leading tackler, has 35 tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
- Asa Turner has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 13 tackles and two passes defended.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal has a 3-3-0 record against the spread this year.
- When it has played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this season, Cal is 1-0 against the spread.
- Two of Cal’s six games with a set total have hit the over (33.3%).
Cal Stats & Insights
- With 381.3 total yards per game on offense, Cal ranks 79th in the FBS in 2022. Defensively, it ranks 69th, surrendering 378.7 total yards per contest.
- Cal ranks 99th in the FBS with 23.7 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 34th with 21.7 points allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- In terms of passing, Cal ranks 57th in the FBS (252.8 passing yards per game) and 98th on the other side of the ball (258.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
- In terms of rushing, Cal ranks 97th in the FBS on offense (128.5 rushing yards per game) and 35th on defense (120.0 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- With a 35.7% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Cal ranks 95th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 35th, giving up a 33.7% third-down rate.
- Cal has compiled 12 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over four times, resulting in a +8 turnover margin, which ranks fourth-best in the FBS.
Cal’s Best Players
- Jack Plummer has compiled 1,510 yards (251.7 ypg) while completing 61.2% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaydn Ott, has carried the ball 88 times for 579 yards (96.5 per game) with five touchdowns. He’s also caught 19 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
- DeCarlos Brooks has racked up 132 yards (on 33 carries) with one touchdown.
- Jeremiah Hunter has collected 30 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 448 (74.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 47 times and has two touchdowns.
- J.Michael Sturdivant has caught 29 passes and compiled 341 receiving yards (56.8 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Keleki Latu’s 13 grabs (on 18 targets) have netted him 162 yards (27.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Xavier Carlton has racked up 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- Jackson Sirmon, Cal’s tackle leader, has 51 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Isaiah Young has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 13 tackles and two passes defended.
