Louisville Cardinals (8-4) vs. Washington Huskies (6-6)
Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies December 31 2024 – The Sun Bowl features a very interesting matchup of the stage represented by Louisville Cardinals and Washington Huskies. For the University of Louisville, it ends the season with an impressive performance of 8-4, having finished on a high note dominated by a dynamic offense and a solid defense throughout the season. In Contrast, Washington puts their look at 6-6, trying to recover after a rough regular season. Both teams have their fair share of explosive talents making it an interesting contest to watch as they face off against each other at the Sun Bowl taking place in El Paso Texas.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies December 31 2024 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Sun Bowl |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Louisville | -135 | -2.5 (-110) | 49.5 Over -105 |
| Washington | +115 | +2.5 (-110) | 49.5 Under -115 |
Louisville enters as slight favorites with a -2.5 spread and a moneyline of -135, reflecting their consistency late in the season. Meanwhile, Washington’s moneyline at +115 may entice bettors looking for an upset. The total is set at 49.5, favoring a balanced matchup, though Louisville’s offensive tendencies suggest leaning toward the over.
Tyler Shough QB vs. Will Rogers QB
Tyler Shough of the Louisville Cardinals is enjoying an incredible campaign, racking up 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns so far this season. He had a fantastic completion when he was able to launch an 86 yard pass to his best receiver Ja’Corey Brooks. Scoring only six interceptions, Shough’s accuracy may prove to be a problem for a Washington side that has had troubles against accurate quarterbacks.
Another Quarterback on the other side of the field is Will Rogers of Washington, he too has put up great numbers with 3,697 passing yards and 23 touchdown passes to his name. But 10 interceptions give too much away about times when he is under pressure and he isn’t able to perform. Rogers has a way to achieve huge but he has to minimize turnovers for Washington to be in the game. His partnership with Denzel Boston will be very important for the chances of the Huskies.
Louisville’s Momentum Heading into the Sun Bowl
The Cardinals come into this game on a high note, having won four out of five of their previous games, most recently trouncing Kentucky 41-14. Running Evans Brown has been an eye opener as he rushed 1074 yards with 11 touchdowns while Ja’Corey Brooks still settles as an effective deep threat. Any team will have to reflect harder with Louisville’s potent attack and sharp end as their opponents.
Washington’s Rollercoaster Season
It has been a rollercoaster year for the Huskies, suffering three defeats in their last five fixtures, which included a terrible 49-21 loss against Oregon. Even during the rough patches of the season, Jonah Coleman has been a ray of hope for the team rushing out to over one thousand yards. Denzel Boston with his nine touchdowns has shown that he is a reliable target for Rogers. Still, the problem of lack of consistency in both offense and defense remains.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Trends
Louisville has been solid straight up, winning four of their last five games. While they’ve struggled ATS in recent weeks, the Cardinals have consistently gone over the total in 12 of their last 17 games. Their ability to perform in December also bodes well for bettors backing them in this matchup.
Washington Huskies Betting Trends
Washington has struggled ATS, covering only twice in their last six games and going 1-6 ATS as underdogs. The Huskies tend to hit the under, with 12 of their last 17 games falling below the total. This trend, combined with their inconsistent play, raises doubts about their ability to cover or win outright.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies Betting Previews
Louisville’s balanced offense as well as the momentum they seemed to build in the later stages of the season make them the safer team to win in this matchup. There is certainly an advantage in Shough’s efficiency along with Brown’s explosiveness when coming up against a weakened Washington defense. This team is more of a gamble with their reliance on big plays and their fluctuating trends – the Washington Huskies.
49.5 in total offers some value as well while going with over perhaps to some extent owing to the spectacular Louisville offense. Ordinarily, prop bettors would likely consider backing Isaac Brown in scoring as he is currently in the backfield baking with quite the offensive fire. -2.5 points spread for Louisville appears quite likely also based on how they played in the last few games.
Score Prediction: Louisville Cardinals 31, Washington Huskies 24.
