Purdue vs. Washington Week 7 Odds and Prediction

Purdue hosts Washington in a Week 7 college football matchup on FOX. The odds list Purdue as a 3.5-point favorite with a -170 moneyline, while the total is 51.5, and FOX Sports Research picks Purdue to cover. Washington has lost three straight after a 3-0 start, while Purdue beat Minnesota 41-13 and is averaging 32.2 points per game.
Washington started 3-0 but has lost three straight: Minnesota 27-24, USC 25-21 and Iowa 41-24. A fourth loss would be the Huskies' first such skid since 2021. The Friday game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on FOX from Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Purdue is a 3.5-point favorite at -170, with the total at 51.5. The Boilermakers beat Minnesota 41-13, their widest Power Conference win since a 44-7 result against Indiana in November 2021; the 28-point margin also matched their 45-17 Minnesota win in October 2011. Purdue averages 32.2 points per game, its highest pace since 2007. FOX Sports Research likes Purdue to cover.
This matchup may draw heightened attention from college football fans, sports bettors and Washington/Purdue communities. A Purdue cover could reinforce optimism around the Boilermakers' scoring surge, while a Washington win might ease pressure after a three-game slide. The Friday night FOX slot could boost local game-day spending in West Lafayette and drive online betting engagement, though such effects are typically short-lived and limited to those following the teams or wagering on the contest.