Oregon vs. Washington Prediction, Pick, Odds: Will Michael Penix Jr., Huskies Run Up the Score?
The Oregon Ducks will take on the Washington Huskies in one of the most anticipated Pac-12 games this season this weekend. Will Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies run up the score? Jason Radowitz answers.
Jason Radowitz - October 9, 2023, 9:12 AM EDT
7 minOregon vs. Washington Prediction, Pick, Odds: Will Michael Penix Jr., Huskies Run Up the Score?
The Oregon Ducks will take on the Washington Huskies in one of the most anticipated Pac-12 games this season.
The Ducks and Huskies are coming off a bye week. Oregon most recently defeated Stanford, which pushed them to 2-0 in conference play.
Meanwhile, the Huskies knocked off a pesky Arizona squad 31-24 a couple of weeks ago. They've also got two wins in the Pac-12.
However, on Saturday, one of these teams will lose.
Can the Huskies earn a home win against the Ducks?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Saturday's Pac-12 matchup between the Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies.
Oregon vs. Washington Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ABC
Oregon vs. Washington Odds
- Spread: Oregon +3 (-110), Washington -3 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 67.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Oregon (+135), Washington (-160)
Oregon vs. Washington Injury Report
Oregon
Out: K Andrew Boyle (Undisclosed), WR Josh Delgado (Undisclosed)
Washington
Questionable: WR Jalen McMillian (Leg), S Asa Turner (Hand)
Out: WR Giles Jackson (Thumb), DL Armon Parker (Undisclosed)
Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies Prediction
It doesn't get any more exciting than this game.
Oregon and Washington have combined for over 1,100 yards per game this season. These two offenses have super seniors leading their teams at quarterback.
We'll start with Oregon. The Ducks have averaged 557.8 yards per game, including 330.6 yards in the air and another 227.2 yards on the ground.
Bo Nix has thrown for 1459 yards in five games and has thrown 15 touchdowns with only one interception. In the run game, Bucky Irving has led the way with 393 yards on 50 carries, with four touchdowns. Nix is a capable runner as well.
Meanwhile, Washington has still allowed 365 yards per game defensively. The Huskies have given up 243.4 yards in the air and another 121.6 yards on the ground.
Oregon should have an easier time getting the ball down the field against Washington. Still, the Huskies have an elite secondary that will make it hard on Nix. The pass rush is also effective. However, getting by Oregon's offensive line is never an easy task.
On the other hand, Washington's offense is led by Michael Penix Jr. He's currently the leader in odds for the Heisman award. Penix Jr. has thrown for nearly 2,000 yards in five games this season.
Penix is playing with one of the best wide receiver groups in the nation, and because of that, everything is clicking offensively.
However, Oregon's secondary is just as good as Washington's. They've held teams to 153.6 yards per game in the air and just 102 yards on the ground per game.
Oregon's defense doesn't have the most effective pass rush, but the Ducks have done well against the run and continue to convert tackles at a higher rate than Washington.
With Washington averaging nearly 450 yards per game in the air and Oregon having major success on the ground, I still think these two offenses find a way to push this game over.
Oregon won't get much of a pass rush on defense, allowing Penix to get whatever he wants if he's patient.
Meanwhile, Oregon should dominate in the run game against Washington, opening up the passing game.
Don't get it twisted. Both of these teams have great secondaries. But good offenses typically outplay good defenses nowadays. Take the Over 67.5.
Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies Pick
- PICK: Over 67.5 -110 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds.
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