Washington at UCLA College Football Picks and Predictions 10/6/2018

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Rose Bowl

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Rose Bowl is the venue for the game between the Washington Huskies and the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Washington as 21 point favorites. The Bruins are 1-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-2-0. The Huskies are 2-3-0 ATS and their over/under record is 0-5-0.

Valuable Washington Huskies Betting Trends

The Washington Huskies are 0-5-0 against the over/under

The Washington Huskies are 2-3-0 against the spread

Important UCLA Bruins Betting Trends

The UCLA Bruins are 2-2-0 against the over/under

The UCLA Bruins are 1-3-0 against the spread

Key Washington Huskies Injuries

09/30/18 DB Austin Joyner Concussion is questionable Saturday vs UCLA
09/30/18 OL Nick Harris Knee is questionable Saturday vs UCLA
09/05/18 OL Trey Adams Back is out for season
08/24/18 LB Brandon Wellington ACL is out indefinitely
07/25/18 TE Hunter Bryant Knee is out indefinitely

Key UCLA Bruins Injuries

09/30/18 WR Christian Pabico Knee is questionable Saturday vs Washington
09/28/18 LB Elijah Wade Undisclosed is questionable Friday vs Colorado
09/26/18 OL Zach Sweeney Shoulder is out for season
09/24/18 QB Devon Modster Transferred has left team
09/23/18 DL Boss Tagaloa Suspension Served is probable Friday vs Colorado
08/20/18 LB Josh Woods Knee is out for season
08/16/18 DB Octavius Spencer Disciplinary is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Huskies have run for 827 yards as a unit, which ranks 66th in the nation. They've run 184 times, averaging 4.5 yards per rush as a unit. The Huskies have been penalized on offense 28 times for 245 yards so far this year, which has them 76th in the country in penalties. They are 63rd in Division 1 in points scored with 144. They have run 333 plays this year for 2,194 yards, which ranks them 29th in the nation in total offense. The Huskies average 6.6 yards per play, which is 28th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 120 1st downs this season, ranking them 22nd overall as an offensive unit. Jake Browning has completed 93 throws while attempting 140 passes for a completion percentage of 66.4%. He has passed for 1,243 yards this year. He averages 8.7 adjusted yards per throw and 8.9 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 154.2.

Defensive Statistics

The Huskies rush defense has given up 175 attempts for 629 yards this season, putting them in 48th place in the country against the run. They have had 33 penalties for 288 yards on defense this year. That places them 85th in Division 1. Washington is 2nd in college football in points surrendered on defense with 58. They have given up a total of 1,405 yards on D, which is 26th in the nation. The Huskies are 5th in yards per play allowed with 4.2. Opponent offenses have completed 98 throws on 156 attempts against the Washington Huskies defense this season, ranking them 95th and 84th in the country. The Washington pass defense has also surrendered a total of 776 yards in the air, which is 23rd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Huskies have tried 9 field goals this year and made 6, which is 47th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 67%. Washington Huskies kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 18 for 18 this season. Their punters have accumulated 767 yards on 18 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That ranks them 49th in the NCAA in punting average. Washington is 52nd in the country in punt returns with 9. They've totaled 46 punt return yards and average 5.1 yards per return, which is 104th in D-1. They have returned 3 kicks for 67 yards on special teams, which puts them 120th in kick return yardage. The Huskies average 22 yards per kick return and they are 58th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,307.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Bruins are 129th in Division 1 in points scored with 68. They have run 262 plays this season for 1,248 yards, which ranks them 117th in the nation in total offense. The UCLA Bruins average 4.8 yards per play, which is 117th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 64 1st downs this year, placing them 128th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground UCLA has run for 543 yards as a team, which ranks 112th in the country. They've run 140 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Bruins have been penalized on offense 31 times for 266 yards so far this season, which has them 57th in the nation in penalties. Dorian Thompson-Robinson has thrown for 660 yards this season. He has completed 58 passes on 110 attempts for a completion percentage of 52.7%. His quarterback rating this year is 108.5. He averages 6 yards per pass attempt and 5.7 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

UCLA is 96th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 151. They have surrendered a total of 1,692 yards on D, which is 56th in Division 1. The Bruins are ranked 80th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Opposing offenses have completed 78 passes on 121 attempts against the UCLA defense this season, placing them 46th and 24th in the country. The UCLA Bruins pass defense has also given up a total of 954 yards through the air, which is 52nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 183 attempts for 738 yards this year, putting them in 66th place in D-1 against the run. The Bruins have committed 27 penalties for 198 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 25th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

UCLA is ranked 90th in the nation in punt returns with 6. They've accumulated 54 punt return yards and average 9 yards per return, which is 65th in college football. They have returned 4 kicks for 66 yards on special teams, ranking 121st in kick return yardage. The UCLA Bruins average 17 yards per kick return and they are 128th in the country in all-purpose yards with 1,368. The Bruins have attempted 4 field goals this season and made 4, which is 85th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100%. UCLA kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 8 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,209 yards on 26 punts, averaging 47 yards per punt. That places them 7th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Bruins college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bruins +21

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