Washington vs. Washington State: Prediction, odds, picks

The No. 4 Washington Huskies (11-0) and the Washington State Cougars (5-6) take the field for the 2023 edition of the Apple Cup on Saturday, November 25. The Huskies are double-digit, 16.5-point favorites. 

The Huskies beat the Oregon State Beavers, 22-20, in their most recent contest. The Cougars beat the Colorado Buffaloes, 56-14, in their most recent contest.

Here's everything you need to know about the matchup between Washington State and Washington — the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and an expert pick from our betting analyst Geoff Schwartz.

Washington vs. Washington State Game Information & Odds

  • When: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
  • Location: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington
  • TV: FOX
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Washington vs. Washington State Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Washington (-16.5)  
  • Pick OU: Under (67) 
  • Prediction: Washington 40, Washington State 20

Pick via FOX Sports Betting Analyst Geoff Schwartz

The Apple Cup features a Washington team that has clinched a spot in the Pac-12 title game against a Washington State team that just beat Colorado 56-14. 

I don’t see a Washington squad that's trying to go undefeated in the regular season having a poor showing. The Huskies offense did not score in the second half last weekend, so that dropped them down to fifth in points per drive, and it is facing a Cougars defense that allowed 44 to Arizona and 38 to Oregon. It even allowed 38 to the Sun Devils. 

The Cougars defense cannot stop the Huskies and I think Washington will score at will. Give me the Huskies to cover.

PICK: Washington (-16) to win by more than 16 points

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Washington vs. Washington State Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Huskies 42, Cougars 25.
  • The Huskies have an 89.2% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Cougars have a 15.5% implied probability.
  • Washington has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing six times.
  • Washington State has compiled a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season.

Washington vs. Washington State: Head-to-Head

  • The last two times Washington State and Washington have matched up, the two teams share a split 1-1 record.
  • In their past two head-to-head meetings, each team has covered one time while both games outpaced the total.
  • In their last two head-to-head matchups, Washington State has tallied 73 points against Washington, while allowing only 64 points.

Washington vs. Washington State: 2023 Stats Comparison

Washington 2023 Key Players

Washington State 2023 Key Players