Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Michigan Wolverines (4-2) will go up against the Washington Huskies (5-1) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Washington opens this game as 5.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 50.

The Washington Huskies head into this game 5-1 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Huskies faced the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and walked away with a win by a score of 38-19. When the final whistle blew, they tallied 59 plays for 579 yds. The Washington Huskies ran the football 32 times and accounted for 177 yds, which came out to an average of 5.5 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Huskies conceded 107 yards on 27 attempts, which averages out to 4.0 yds per rush surrendered. Washington allowed 31 completions on 50 attempts for 386 yards, and a completion rate of 62.0%.

The Huskies have earned 2,811 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Washington has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 19 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 3 different times. Washington has tallied 152 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 38 penalties for 345 yards. As a unit they average 188.8 yards on the ground ranking this team at 37th in Division 1. When it comes to scoring, the Washington Huskies are averaging 39.2 points per outing.

The Huskies sit in 37th in Division 1 concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 19.7 points per game. They are allowing 3.1 yards per rushing attempt and 82.8 rushing yards per contest so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 497 rushing yards through 6 contests. In terms of yards via the pass, the Huskies have given up 1,414 yards which ranks them 86th in D-1. They have conceded 235.7 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 62.1%. Over the course of this year, they are conceding 318.5 yards/game which ranks them 36th in Division 1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Wolverines step onto the field holding a record of 4-2 for this season. In their last game, the Wolverines took a defeat with a final score of 31-13 when they played the USC Trojans. Michigan surrendered 36 rushing attempts for 224 yards (6.2 yards per carry). The Wolverines passing defense allowed a completion rate of 78.1%, surrendering 265 yards on 25 out of 32 passing. The Wolverines finished the game with a total of 316 yds while running 57 plays (5.5 yds per play). Michigan ran the ball for 3.5 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 109 yds on 31 attempts.

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Wolverines are ranking 60th in the nation holding an average of 29.5 points per outing. The Michigan Wolverines average 418.0 yards per outing, ranking them 50th in Division 1. The Michigan offense has totaled 228 penalty yds on 24 infractions, which ranks 128th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 3 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have earned 119 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Wolverines have compiled 1,210 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 201.7 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 95th in D-1. They hold an average of 216.3 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,298 yards for the season.

Michigan has surrendered a total of 609 yards on the ground (101.5 yards per outing) as well as 5 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air and 216.2 yards/outing, which has them in 62nd in college football. This year, they have conceded 112 pts. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 8 picks so far this year. The Wolverines defense has taken part in 400 plays, which has them sitting 72nd in college football. The Wolverines are giving up 18.7 points per game, which has them 31st in the country.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Wolverines -5.5

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