Saturday, October 11, 2014

California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley

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On Saturday, the Washington Huskies (4-1) will face the potent passing attack of the California Golden Bears (4-1). Washington easily beat Cal 41-17 at home last season.

In their last game, Washington lost for the first time in five games this season when they were beaten 20-13 by Stanford on their home field. Washington did force three turnovers in that game, but their offense could only gain 179 yards against Stanford's defense.

The Huskies are only passing for 162.6 yards per game, but they are scoring 35.6 points per game. Quarterback Cyler Miles has completed 63 percent of his passes this season for 623 yards, six touchdowns and no picks. Defensive lineman Danny Shelton and linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha are both tied for third in the nation with seven sacks apiece.

California scored 19 fourth-quarter points against Washington State last Saturday to pull off a 60-59 road win. The Golden Bears did give up 812 total yards in that game, but their offense was also able to put up 527 passing yards.

Cal is third in that nation in passing with 398.2 yards per game, and they are second in the country in scoring with 50 points per game. Quarterback Jared Goff has been excellent for California this season by throwing for 1,875 yards with 22 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. Running back Daniel Lasco has 408 yards and three touchdowns this year and he's averaged 6.2 yards per carry.

Washington Huskies Betting Trends

Washington Huskies are 2-3-0 Against the Spread

Washington Huskies are 0-4-0 against the Over/Under

California Golden Bears Betting Trends

California Golden Bears are 4-1-0 Against the Spread

California Golden Bears are 3-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Washington Huskies

09/23/14 HB Jesse Callier Achilles out for season
09/15/14 DB Jermaine Kelly Ankle out indefinitely
08/25/14 DB Lavon Washington Dismissed has been dismissed
08/23/14 TE Derrick Brown Suspension out indefinitely

California Golden Bears

10/05/14 WR Darius Powe Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
10/05/14 LB Edward Tandy Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
10/05/14 S Stefan McClure Calf "?" Saturday vs. Washington U
09/06/14 LB Jason Gibson Personal has left the team
08/15/14 RB Jeffery Coprich Foot out indefinitely
08/15/14 DL Nathan Broussard Knee out for season
08/15/14 DB Quentin Tartabull Knee out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Washington

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