Louisville Cardinals vs Washington Huskies Prediction, 12/31/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisville Cardinals vs Washington Huskies

Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (+5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Louisville Cardinals (8-4) are on their way to Sun Bowl on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Washington Huskies (6-6) in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Louisville is 5.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is set at 51.5.

The Louisville Cardinals come into this matchup with a record of 8-4 this season. The last time they took the field, the Cardinals faced the Kentucky Wildcats and took home the win by a score of 41-14. Against the run, the Cardinals conceded 155 yds on 33 attempts, which averages out to 4.7 yds per run surrendered. Louisville allowed 10 pass completions on 24 attempts for 173 yards, and a completion rate of 41.7%. On the day, they had 69 plays which gave them 486 yds. The Louisville Cardinals ran the football 51 times and accrued 358 yards, which is an average of 7.0 yards per tote.

The Cardinals have racked up 5,470 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Louisville has earned 23 passing touchdowns and 28 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 11 different times. Louisville has accounted for 262 first downs, and they have been flagged for 77 penalties for 599 yards. As a unit they're averaging 183.3 yards on the ground ranking them 40th in college football. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Louisville Cardinals are averaging 36.6 PPG.

Regarding passing yards, the Cardinals are conceding 2,696 yds which has them sitting in 76th in college football. They are allowing 224.7 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.9%. Over the course of this season, they are giving up 360.1 yards per game which puts them 59th in college football. They have granted 20 touchdowns via the pass as well as 14 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 135.4 rushing yards per contest on the season. In total, they have given up 1,625 yards via the ground game in 12 games. The Cardinals are ranked 53rd in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 23.3 PPG.

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The Huskies come into this game with a record of 6-6 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Huskies walked away with a loss by a score of 49-21 when they played the Oregon Ducks. The Huskies finished with a total of 244 yards on 57 plays (4.3 yards per play). Washington rushed the ball for 1.2 yards per tote, totaling 43 yards on 37 attempts. Washington surrendered 37 running attempts for 222 yards (6.0 yards per carry). The Huskies passing defense gave up a completion rate of 73.1%, relinquishing 236 yds on 19 for 26 passing.

The Washington Huskies hold an average of 383.7 yards per game, which has them ranked 68th in college football. The Washington offense has compiled 634 yds of penalties on 72 infractions, which is 62nd in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 131.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,576 yards for the season. They have thrown 7 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 248 1st downs. When looking at their scoring prowess, the Huskies are sitting 110th in the country averaging 22.5 points per game. For the year so far, the Huskies currently have a total of 3,028 passing yards as well as holding an average of 252.3 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 39th in college football.

Washington has allowed a total of 1,897 yards via the ground game (158.1 yards per outing) and 19 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have allowed 13 touchdowns through the air in addition to 166.8 yards/contest, ranking them 5th in the country. Their defense has compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions for the season. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 780 plays, which is 41st in Division 1. The Huskies are surrendering 22.8 PPG, ranking them 46th in college football. This season, they have conceded 274 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies +5.5

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