The Northwestern Wildcats and Washington Huskies are set to ignite their Big 10 Conference season with their first conference game this weekend in Seattle, Washington.
This game marks a significant milestone for the Huskies as it’s their first-ever Big 10 game after leaving the Pac-12 in the offseason.
It will be the fourth meeting between the two sides, the first since 1984. Northwestern failed to win any of the previous three and as 10-point underdogs this season, they have a huge mountain to climb to claim their first-ever victory over the Huskies.
Washington is ushering in a new era as Jedd Fisch takes the reins as head coach, succeeding Kalen DeBoer. With most of the staff moving to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and the arrival of Mississippi State transfer Will Rogers, the Huskies are gearing up for a fresh start against their first Big 10 opponent.
Both fan bases will be highly anticipating the game as each team looks to build its identity through conference play. This game could be crucial in shaping the rest of the season.
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Game details & how to watch Wildcats vs. Huskies Saturday
● Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
● Time: 7:00 PM EST
● Site: Husky Stadium
● City: Seattle, WA
● TV/Streaming: FS1
Game odds for Northwestern vs. Washington
● Moneyline: Northwestern +320, Washington -400
● Spread: Washington -10.5
● Total: 42.5
*odds courtesy of BetMGM
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NBC Sports Bet Best Bets for Northwestern vs. Washington
“The UNDER is the move here. Northwestern’s defense is surprisingly very talented, but their run-first offense leaves little to be desired. They are 126th in EPA/Rush and just 109th in net points per drive. They are punting more than they are scoring. With the lack of success on the ground and on 1st and 2nd down, they will struggle to put up points this week. Under, both teams struggle to score.”
From the Trading Desk at BetMGM courtesy of John Ewing: Week 4 Highlights
“USC-Michigan and Tennessee-Oklahoma are going to have the most action on Saturday. The book is going to need both dogs here. Michigan and Oklahoma could determine our whole Saturday.” - Seamus Magee, Trading Manager, BetMGM
Most bet Overs (tickets)
- Illinois-Nebraska 42.5
- Marshall-Ohio State 52.5
- Baylor-Colorado 50.5
Most bet Unders (tickets)
- Tennessee-Oklahoma 57.5
- USC-Michigan 44
- NC State-Clemson 44.5
Most bet underdogs to win (tickets)
- Michigan +170
- Illinois +260
- Oklahoma +225
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The Quarterbacks for Northwestern and Washington
○ Wildcats: QB Mike Wright – Wright has thrown for 354 yards, 0 TDs and 1 INT. He’s added another 84 yards on the ground with 1 rushing TD.
○ Huskies: QB Will Rogers – Rogers has thrown for 825 yards, 6 TDs and 0 INTs.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of the Northwestern vs. Washington
· AJ Henning has 20 receptions, 188 yards, and 1 TD
· Washington is 1-2-0 against the spread this season
· Northwestern is 1-2-0 against the spread this season
· Washington has only turned the ball over one time this season
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