High Stakes Showdown: Oregon Ducks to Take on Washington Huskies in Crucial College Football Playoff Battle

Game outlook

This week's Top 10 showdown between the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies provides high stakes for the Pac-12 Conference, with the winner in the driver's seat to compete in the Conference Championship and potential College Football Playoff. Oddsmakers view this game as a pick'em if it were on a neutral field, as the line has not moved from Washigton's -3 opening.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/14/2023 @ 3:30pm EST

Where: Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium Stadium Ducks vs Huskies Betting Odds Moneyline: Ducks +125 | Huskies -145

Spread: Ducks +3 (-110) | Huskies -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 67 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 59%.

Oregon Ducks

Entering the contest as one of the five teams in the country yet to lose against the spread, Oregon is facing their first competition of the season where they will be the underdogs. Their powerful offense, averaging 44.3 points per game, will be put to the test against Washington's offense, averaging 46 points per game. The opening of the total at 67 speaks to how overlooked these two teams’ defenses seem to be. Oregon has had more success on the defensive end, being ranked 5th in Opponent Points per Play (0.186), 3rd in Opponent Yards per Play (3.9), 6th in Opponent Points per Game (13), and 7th in Opponent Yards per Game (269.5). On the other hand, Washington’s defense is ranked 17th, 35th, 20th, and 50th in those same categories. To come out on top this Top 10 showdown, Oregon's attack, helmed by QB Bo Nix, will need to milk every advantage possible to match if not outscore Washington. The motivation is also in favor of the Ducks, who look for revenge after last year’s loss on their home field, which ended all CFB Playoff talk for Oregon.