Washington State vs. Washington prediction: Why Washington is favored to win in college football Week 1 [2026]
Dimers' simulation model projects a 94.9% win probability for Washington at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.

Washington will face Washington State in Week 1 college football action at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium on Sunday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Dimers' advanced college football model gives Washington a slight edge with a 94.9% win probability over Washington State.
This article offers a complete Washington State vs. Washington prediction, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.
Washington State vs. Washington prediction and odds
Our leading predictive model gives Washington a 94.9% chance of beating Washington State. Our predicted final score has Washington winning 35-12.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Washington State and Washington each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 51.5-point over/under has a 55.6% chance of staying under.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Washington State +23.5 (-105) / Washington -23.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Washington State +1200, Washington -2000
- Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-105/-105)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Washington -23.5 @ -105 via ESPN BET
- Moneyline: Washington @ -2000 via BetMGM
- Total: Under 51.5 @ -105 via ESPN BET
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 51.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Sunday's college football matchup between Washington and Washington State at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington State vs. Washington
- Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict Washington, with a 94.9% win probability, will likely beat Washington State in Sunday's college football matchup.
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