Alamo Bowl: Texas vs. Washington Prediction, Odds & Picks (Thursday, Dec. 29)

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
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It’s the Alamo Bowl, as Texas is set to face Washington on Thursday, Dec. 29. The game is scheduled for 9 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Texas enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 66.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Texas vs. Washington prediction for the Alamo Bowl below.

Texas vs. Washington Odds

  • Spread: Texas -3.5
  • Total: 66.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 29
  • Time: 9 pm ET
  • Location: Alamodome – San Antonio, TX
  • TV: ESPN

Texas Betting Trends

  • Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 bowl games.
  • Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Pac-12.
  • Under is 5-1 in Longhorns last 6 bowl games.

Washington Betting Trends

  • Huskies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
  • Huskies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
  • Under is 5-1 in Longhorns last 6 bowl games.

Texas vs. Washington Prediction

Texas will be without superstar RB Bijan Robinson for this game, so QB Quinn Ewers will be asked to carry more of the offense. Ewers could have a massive game against a Washington defense that ranks 110th in pass defense and 105th in opponent completion percentage.

However, the quarterback on the other sideline is pretty good himself. Michael Penix Jr. announced he will return to Washington next season, and there’s a chance he’ll be a Heisman candidate. The Huskies have the top passing attack in the nation because of him, and that should be on full display against a Texas team that ranks 102nd in opponent completion percentage and 84th in overall pass defense.

Grab your popcorn, because this could be a good ol’ fashioned shootout in the Alamo Bowl. Taking over 66.5 total points is the best bet.

The Pick: Over 66.5 total points | -110 at Betway Sportsbook