The No. 6 Washington Huskies are receiving two points from oddsmakers as they open their 2018 season against the No. 9 Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The daytime matchup will get underway at 3:30 p.m. ET and fans can catch the action live on ABC.
Washington Huskies vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
In this Saturday game, Auburn is projected as the favorite and is currently giving up 2 points. The Huskies are also receiving +100 moneyline odds while the Tigers are -120. This matchup is projected as a toss-up. Should one team can catch a lucky break early it’ll create a worthy in-game betting opportunity. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 48.5 points.
The early action has moved toward the under, as the game’s O/U was originally placed at 54.
The Tigers finished 10-4 straight up (SU) last year while the Huskies went 10-3 in 2017. When playing against conference opponents, the Huskies went 7-2 SU while the Tigers were 7-1 SU against Southeastern schools. Both teams registered a 3-1 record SU against out-of-conference opponents in 2017.
The Huskies averaged 195 passing yards per game and 210 rushing yards per game versus their nine in-conference opponents last year. The team was able to put up 33.6 points per game against those opponents and gave up 15.2 per contest. When playing non-conference competition, they averaged 47.0 points and 12.3 points-allowed, in addition to 302 pass yards per game and 130 rush yards per contest.
In matchups against out-of-conference foes in 2017, the Tigers passed for 216 yards per game and ran for 213 per game on their way to 28.3 points per outing. When facing just SEC opponents, the offense recorded 40.9 points per game by averaging 241 passing yards and 250 rushing yards. The Tigers defense allowed 11.3 PPG to non-conference foes and 19.0 to teams in conference
The Huskies might own the edge in terms of RB efficiency, since their running backs logged 5.0 yards per carry last season while their defense allowed 2.9 YPC to opponents. The Tigers tallied 4.8 yards per carry last year and allowed a YPC of 3.6 to opponents.
NCAA Tip: Washington Huskies vs. Auburn Tigers
SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Over
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The Huskies offense allowed 20 sacks last season. Their defense created 39 sacks.
The Tigers offensive line gave up 36 sacks last year. Their defense was able to sack opposing QBs on 36 occasions
The Huskies created a whopping 37 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Tigers put up 34 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Huskies converted 19 passing touchdowns last season.
The Tigers threw for 21 passing touchdowns last season.
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