Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies odds, spread & prediction
Penn State Nittany Lions3-4
Washington Huskies4-3Two Big Ten teams meet in Seattle, with Penn State arriving on a four-game skid at 3-4 and Washington trying to build on a road win at Purdue.
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The market favors the Penn State Nittany Lions at -133 on the moneyline, a 52% implied chance to win.
BettorEdge community odds as of Oct 30. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Washington is the slight home favorite, fair price in the markets at -108; Penn State's fair market price is -133
- Penn State is 3-4, Washington is 4-3 in the 2026 season
- Penn State beat Washington 35-6 in the most recent meeting, November 2024 at Beaver Stadium
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, so there is no house margin in it.
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Penn State vs Washington preview
The Market Signal
The fair price in the markets sits at -108 for Washington and -133 for Penn State. That is a razor-thin gap between the two sides. Set your own number on BettorEdge and let the community trade against you at a price that works for you, with no vig eating into the edge.
Form and Scoring
Penn State opened 3-0 with wins over Marshall, Temple, and Buffalo, then dropped four straight to Wisconsin, Northwestern, USC, and Michigan. The Nittany Lions are averaging 28.7 points per game while allowing 18.9. Washington is 4-3, winning three of its first four at home before losing to Minnesota, USC, and Iowa, then bouncing back with a 38-26 win at Purdue. The Huskies average 27.9 points per game and allow 22.7. Against their common opponent USC, Penn State lost 23-31 and Washington lost 21-25, a like-for-like read that offers little separation.
History and What It Means
The one meeting on record in the last eight seasons ended decisively: Penn State 35, Washington 6, played at Beaver Stadium in November 2024. Washington gets the home field this time at Husky Stadium in Seattle, which is the meaningful reversal of circumstance from that result. Both programs need wins to stay relevant in the Big Ten standings with four weeks of the regular season remaining.
How the Game Sets Up
Penn State's defense has been the steadier unit this season at 18.9 points allowed per game, but four straight losses raise real questions about whether that holds against a Washington offense coming off 38 points at Purdue. Washington's home record is 3-2 this year, good enough to matter but not dominant. With both prices so close to even on the moneyline, this is a spot where setting your own number on BettorEdge could find a willing counterparty at better value than the market offers.
How to play it
Watch the BettorEdge board for where open interest builds and post a line at the number that makes sense to you. The prior meeting favored Penn State by 29 points, but Washington has home field this time and the slightly better record, so the market's near-coin-flip framing is reasonable.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs MarshallW 45-0
- at TempleW 27-9
- vs BuffaloW 55-13
- vs WisconsinL 20-24
- at NorthwesternL 13-34
- vs USCL 23-31
- at MichiganL 18-21
Went 7-6 in 2025. Current streak: L4. Home: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA.
- vs Washington StateW 24-10
- vs Utah StateW 16-14
- vs Eastern WashingtonW 48-16
- vs MinnesotaL 24-27
- at USCL 21-25
- vs IowaL 24-41
- at PurdueW 38-26
Went 9-4 in 2025. Current streak: W1. Home: Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- USCPenn State: L 23-31Washington: L 21-25
Matchup history
Penn State Nittany Lions and Washington Huskies last played on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024, when the Penn State Nittany Lions won 35–6.
WASHWashington Huskies@PSUPenn State Nittany Lions6–35PSUMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Penn State Nittany Lions
- New head coach in Matt Campbell (Iowa State Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Taylor Mouser (Iowa State Offensive Coordinator and TE Coach) and defensive coordinator in D’Anton Lynn (USC Defensive Coordinator)
- One offensive starter from last season returns (offensive lineman)
- Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht is expected to start at QB(2,584 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs; 116 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs)
Washington Huskies
- Demond Williams returns at QB after a sophomore season of 3,065 yards, 25 TDs, and 8 INTs, as well as 611 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Oregon transfer Jayden Limar is expected to start (262 yards, 3 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with their top returner being Dezmen Roebuck (560 yards, 7 TDs). Kennesaw State transfer Christian Moss is also expected to start (689 yards, 2 TDs)
- Returning four starting offensive lineman that allowed 34 sacks in 2025 (T-117th in CFB)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies start?+
Penn State Nittany Lions at Washington Huskies kicks off Saturday, Nov 7, 1:00 PM ET at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies?+
The Penn State Nittany Lions are favored at -133 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Penn State Nittany Lions vs Washington Huskies?+
No spread is posted for this game yet. College markets open later and move more than NFL markets, and we would rather show you nothing than a number we cannot confirm.
What are Penn State and Washington's records in 2026?+
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-4 and the Washington Huskies are 4-3 this season. Penn State is scoring 28.7 points a game and allowing 18.9; Washington is scoring 27.9 and allowing 22.7.
When did Penn State and Washington last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024, when Penn State Nittany Lions won 35-6 at Beaver Stadium.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 7, 1:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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