Arizona State vs Washington | Predictions

NCAA Football Free Pick – Saturday, October 9, 2010

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Arizona State at Washington – FSN, 10:00 p.m EST

Heisman hopeful QB Jake Locker will look to lead his Huskies to back-to-back victories for the first time this season while the Arizona State Sun Devils tries to snap its three-game losing skid.

The Huskies lead the all-time series against Arizona State, 15-14, although ASU notched a 24-17 victory on a touchdown pass in the final seconds when these teams met last year. The Sun Devils are seeking a seventh straight victory against Washington.

ASU are coming off a heartbreaking 31-28 loss at Oregon State in and despite their win loss record have been rolling up huge chunks of offensive real estate while posting nearly 35 points per game.

Quarterback Stephen Threet remains the top passer in the Pac-10 and running back Deantre Lewis who has rushed three straight games over the century mark.

Meanwhile, Washington will hope is can ride the momentum they gained with a dramatic 32-31 win over No. 18 USC thanks to Erik Folk’s 32-yard field goal on the final play.

Locker has thrown seven touchdowns and only two interceptions so far this season.

His favorite target has been WR Jermaine Kearse, who has 107.5 receiving yards per game, tops among Pac-10 wideouts.

The Huskies running game is solid, as Chris Polk has amassed 356 rushing yards and three scores on 66 carries (5.4 ypc).

The Devils’ defense is suspect, which will give Locker plenty of time to operate in the pocket.

Offensively the Huskies match up with ASU, but I just don’t see the defense containing a blistering ASU offense.

Prediction: Arizona State – Bet Now

Odds: Arizona State: +2.5 – Washington: -2.5 – Over/Under: 62

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Current streak:

• Arizona State has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:

• Arizona State: 2-3 SU, 3-0 ATS
• Washington: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS

Arizona State Sun Devils most recently:

• When playing in October are 3-7
• When playing on turf are 3-7
• After being outgained are 1-9
• When playing within the conference are 2-8

Washington Huskies most recently:

• When playing in October are 2-8
• When playing on turf are 6-4
• After outgaining opponent are 5-5
• When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few betting trends to consider:

• Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
• Arizona State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
• Arizona State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
• Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
• The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington’s last 20 games at home
• Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
• Washington is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home

Next up:

• Arizona State at California, Saturday, October 23
• Washington home to Oregon State, Saturday, October 16

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