College Football Week 5 Odds Pick & Prediction: Washington vs. UCLA (2022)
Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 5 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: Washington vs. UCLA.
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- LSU vs. Auburn
- Arizona State vs. USC
- NC State vs. Clemson
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- Florida State vs. Wake Forest
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- Texas State vs. James Madison
- Texas vs. West Virginia
- Rutgers vs. Ohio State
- Old Dominion vs. Liberty
- New Mexico State vs. FIU
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College Football Week 5 Early Odds, Picks & Prediction: Washington vs. UCLA
With 368.8 yards through the air and 530.8 yards in total on offense, the Huskies come into this matchup #5 and #1, respectively, in the entire country. The captain of that offense has been Indiana transfer QB Michael Penix Jr., who has his team currently 4-0 and #18 in the country as they now ramp up PAC-12 play with a trip to Los Angeles.
For the Bruins, who are 4-0 for the first time since 2015, they're getting it done on both sides of the ball up to this point. Through four games, the Bruins have allowed just 18 points while scoring 41.8 of their own. Known for their offense, this UCLA defensive unit is headlined by Laiatu Latu's five sacks on the season, as edge-rusher Bralen Trice has also wreaked havoc.
In this matchup, while UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson has been impressive at QB, I like for Penix to be the difference and for his Heisman-hopeful campaign to continue with a big win at the Rose Bowl.
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What is an Over/Under Bet?
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