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College Football Week 6 Odds, Picks & Prediction: Washington vs. Arizona State (2022)

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Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 6 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: Washington vs. Arizona State.

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College Football Week 6 Odds, Picks & Prediction: Washington vs. Arizona State

#21 Washington (-13.5) @ Arizona State

Arizona State seems pretty lost, which isn't surprising to anyone paying attention to their recent storylines.  Head Coach Herm Edwards was fired after the embarrassing loss at home to Eastern Michigan, and while the opponents haven't been easy, Utah and USC, the Sun Devils haven't shown much fight.  UCLA beat Washington State by harassing QB Michael Penix and converting 3rd downs. The blueprint is there, but it’s doubtful to me that ASU can pull it off.

Washington only allowed 2 sacks to UCLA but allowed a season-high 15 pressures against, their previous season high was 8 against FCS Portland State. Arizona State has the 2nd fewest sacks in the country so far this season, with only 3. The Bruins converted 10/14 first downs against Washington, which is probably a little fluky, but the Bruins are one of only 19 teams in FBS with a 3rd down conversion rate of 50% or better. Arizona State has converted only 20 of 59 3rd downs on the season, ranking them 104th in the nation. The one game the Sun Devils converted 50% of 3rd downs was last week against USC, a game they lost by 17 points. 

The bigger issue I see for ASU is the offense as they rank well below average statistically, 104th in scoring, 91st in passing, and 77th in rushing. PFF also grades them below average in every single offensive stat that they grade. Washington is right around average to below average on defense, but Arizona State just doesn't have the offense to take advantage. QB Emory Jones has been ok but still only has 4 passing TDs over ASU's 5 games. Jones also only has 5 turnover-worthy plays, according to PFF but also only 3 big-time throws. Washington can be beaten, UCLA proved that, but ASU isn't going to be the team to even come close, in my opinion. The on-field obstacles are too big, not to mention the coaching changes. I think the Huskies dominate this one!

Pick: Washington -13.5 (-115)

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