The Washington Huskies were supposed to lose the Pac-12 title game by at least nine points, but they won. The Huskies were supposed to lose the Sugar Bowl by at least five points, but they won. Now they're supposed to lose tonight's College Football Playoff title game to Michigan, but will they shrug off their underdog status again? Before you lock in your bets, start an ESPN BET account with the ESPN BET app promo SBWIRE because you'll get $150 in bonus bets once you play a first bet.
You've probably heard this stat 10 times by now, but it bears repeating that second-ranked Washington has won each of its last 10 games by 10 points or less. This magical run includes one 2-point win and three 3-point wins, so the Huskies have been riding the edge for a long time. Will you use the ESPN BET promo code SBWIRE to bank on the Huskies pulling one win out of their hat? Make a first bet — $10 for example — and receive $150 bonus bets in return.
For tonight's championship game between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington, ESPN BET has established the Huskies as 4.5-point underdogs for the second week in a row. Based on Michael Penix Jr.'s amazing accuracy as a passer – and his terrific set of receivers – the Huskies seem destined to put up a bunch of points.
Then again, Michigan boasts the nation's best scoring defense. The Wolverines have allowed just 10 points per game, but they were more susceptible in their last two games against Ohio State and Alabama – and neither of those teams had a passer like Penix.