2017 Fiesta Bowl Odds: Penn State Vs. Washington

The 2017 Fiesta Bowl odds are narrow, which should not be a surprise to bettors familiar with these two power house teams.

The odds have Penn State as just -2-point favorites, which only adds extra narrative to an already interesting match up. Both teams are 10-2, both teams are respective champions in their divisions (Pac 12, Big 10) and both teams will finish out the season in the AP Top 10.

Bettors who are picking Washington point to Penn State’s schedule as all the evidence they need to support their bet. Penn State has faced five Bowl teams this season, however two of them were Akron and Georgia State. Penn State lost to their toughest games of the season against Ohio State and Michigan State but it was just by a combined four points.

Some misc trend for Washington: Washington has covered in seven of their last 11 Bowl appearances, however, they are only 6-9 against the spread when pegged as underdogs.

For Penn State, this is the first time they come into a Bowl game as favorites since 2007. Over their last seven Bowl appearances Penn State has only won in two. Penn State is 12-4 when playing as a favorite.

For bettors looking at the total, it is set at 55 points.