The Washington Huskies (13-0) are set to face the Texas Longhorns (12-1) in a high-stakes College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl. With a spot in the national championship on the line, both teams are gearing up for a monumental clash that will showcase their explosive offenses and resilient defenses. Let’s run through our Texas vs. Washington player props and predictions below.
Texas vs. Washington Odds
- Moneyline: Texas -180 (DraftKings) / Washington +150 (DraftKings)
- Spread: Texas -4 (PointsBet)
- Total: 64.0 / Over -110 (PointsBet) / Under -110 (PointsBet)
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan. 1
- Time: 08:45 PM ET
- Location: Caesars Superdome – New Orleans, LA
- TV: ESPN
Texas vs. Washington Player Props
Texas QB Quinn Ewers Over 288.5 Passing Yards (-115)
In the Big 12 Championship, Ewers impressed with 452 passing yards against Oklahoma State, surpassing 288.5 passing yards in five of the last eight games.
His lower passing stats in three games were due to Texas leaning on their ground game in one-sided matches. However, facing Washington in the playoffs, Texas might rely more on Ewers’ passing ability.
Washington’s potent offense could push Texas to throw more, and Ewers is well-equipped to capitalize, especially against Washington’s defense, which ranks 121st against the pass.
Where to bet: Quinn Ewers over 288.5 passing yards | -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Texas WR Adonai Mitchell Over 60.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
The prop bet ties in with Ewers’ potential 300-yard passing game, relying on his top receivers.
Xavier Worthy, the leading receiver for the Longhorns averaging 74.5 yards per game, is still recovering from an ankle injury. Mitchell, on the other hand, has exceeded 60.5 receiving yards in three of his last five games, including a standout 109-yard performance in the Big 12 Championship.
Given Worthy’s condition, Mitchell is likely to be a key target against Washington’s weaker pass defense, ranked 121st nationally, in what’s expected to be a dynamic game.
Where to bet: Adonai Mitchell over 60.5 receiving yards | -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Texas vs. Washington Predictions
The Washington Huskies have been a force to be reckoned with this season, boasting a perfect record and an offense that seems unstoppable. With a spread of +4 and favorable moneyline odds at +150, the Huskies present a compelling case against the spread. Their offensive firepower, led by Michael Penix Jr., has consistently put up high numbers, averaging 37.7 points per game.
Despite the Texas Longhorns’ strong season, they have shown some defensive weaknesses that Washington’s top-tier offense is well-equipped to exploit. The Huskies’ receiving corps poses a significant threat to the Longhorns’ secondary, and if Washington can maintain possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities as they have all season, they are in a prime position to cover the spread.
The Pick: Washington Huskies +4 (PointsBet)