The Washington Huskies almost blew what seemed like an insurmountable final couple of minutes lead over the Texas Longhorns.
The Huskies managed to beat Texas 37-31, which is why Washington heads to NRG Stadium on January 8 to take on the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 College Football National Championship. Washington is a +4.5 spread line underdog.
Check out why you should consider taking the points on the Huskies when Washington battles Michigan for the title.
Keep reading for College Football National Championship odds along with the top four reasons you should back Washington to cover the spread.
Why Washington Will Cover the Spread in the NCAAF National Championship | MyBookie Championship Preview
2024 National Championship | 10th College Football Playoff National Championship
Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 7:30 pm | ESPN
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines
ATS Odds: Washington +4.5
Why Washington Will Cover the Spread in the NCAAF National Championship
Michael Penix Jr. is on a mission
Washington’s quarterback was unbelievable against the Texas Longhorns. Michael Penix Jr. completed 29-of-38 for 430 yards and threw a couple of touchdown passes.
Penix Jr. also scrambled for 31yards on 3 carries. The Heisman Trophy runner-up completed passes in incredibly small windows. MPJ feels slighted for not having won the Heisman, the award went to LSU quarterback Jaylen Daniels.
So he’s on a mission to prove that Heisman voters had it wrong. No doubt, Michael Penix Jr. is going to do his part to put Washington into a position to beat the Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan’s Defense Can’t Cover All Three Washington Future NFL Receivers
One of the reasons Michael Penix Jr. is such a great quarterback is because he can throw to three NFL-level wide receivers. Many felt Romeo Odunze was this season’s Biletnikoff winner.
Odunze caught 6 passes for 125 yards against the Texas Longhorns. But Odunze wasn’t the only player that scorched the Horns.
Ja’Lynn Polk caught 5 passes for 122 yards and a TD. Jalen McMillan caught 5 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.
If Michigan manages to contain Odunze, Polk, and McMillan, they must deal with Jack Westover and Jermaine Bernard. Penix Jr. has a bevy of weapons at his disposal.
The Huskies Bend but Don’t Break Defense Will Force a Couple of Field Goals
Washington’s D gives up a lot of yards, but the unit is good at forcing turnovers. It’s also excellent at holding teams to field goals instead of touchdowns.
Because Washington’s offense is so effective, the Huskies would only have to hold Michigan to field goals on 2 or 3 possessions in order to keep the game within the spread line odds.
Head Coach Kalen DeBoer will Make Smarter Decisions if the Game is Close
Kalen DeBoer and the rest of Washington’s coaching staff made a few silly decisions towards the end of the game. The first was handing the ball off to banged up running back Dillon Johnson.
Johnson got injured and saved 30 seconds for Texas’ end of game rally attempt. Other bad decisions include calling trick plays after Texas coughed it up in the red Zone. Using clock at that point in the game and ending the drive with points would have prevented Texas from having any shot.
DeBoer and his staff won’t make those mistakes on January 8, which means the Huskies will be in a great position to not only cover but to also pull off the straight up win.
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MyBookie Betting Lines for the Bowl
Washington Huskies Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/24 | vs ALA | W27-20 OT |
| 12/2/23 | vs IOWA | W26-0 |
| 11/25/23 | vs OSU | W30-24 |
| 11/18/23 | @ MD | W31-24 |
| 11/11/23 | @ PSU | W24-15 |
Washington Huskies Season Leaders
Passing Yards: J.J. McCarthy
230-314, 2851 YDS, 22 TD, 4 INT
Rushing Yards: B. Corum
237 CAR, 1111 YDS, 25 TD
Receiving Yards: R. Wilson
45 REC, 735 YDS, 12 TD
Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines Trends
- Washington has hit the Moneyline in their last 13 games (+15.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Washington has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+8.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- Washington has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 5 away games (+5.05 Units / 18% ROI)
- Washington have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+5.00 Units / 34% ROI)
- Washington has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Ja’Lynn Polk has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 61% ROI)
- Rome Odunze has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.20 Units / 31% ROI)
- Washington is 13-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.45 Units / 11% ROI
- Washington is 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Washington is 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
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Who Will Reign Supreme? 2024 College Football National Championship Odds Revealed!
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | +260 |
| Georgia Bulldogs | +360 |
| Oregon Ducks | +410 |
| Texas Longhorns | +450 |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | +1425 |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | +1650 |
| Tennessee Volunteers | +2200 |
| Miami (FL) Hurricanes | +2900 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | +4000 |
| SMU Mustangs | +4000 |
| Indiana Hoosiers | +4900 |
| Clemson Tigers | +5200 |
| Arizona State Sun Devils | +8000 |
| Ole Miss Rebels | +11000 |
| Boise State Broncos | +14000 |
| South Carolina Gamecocks | +15000 |
| Texas A&M Aggies | +15000 |
| Iowa State Cyclones | +19000 |
| Colorado Buffaloes | +19000 |
| Tulane Green Waves | +20000 |
| BYU Cougars | +22000 |
| Army Black Knights | +75000 |
| Kansas State Wildcats | +75000 |
| UNLV Rebels | +95000 |
| Washington State Cougars | +100000 |
| Rest of the Field | +100000 or higher |
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