Washington vs. Oregon line, prediction, odds: Ducks heavily favored in Pac-12 Championship Game

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Back in Week 7, Oregon and Washington gave us one of the season’s best games. There’s a great chance the college football world is in for another treat this Friday when the two schools meet in the Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas. Despite losing the matchup earlier this season, Oregon is favored by more than a touchdown.

The biggest moment of Washington’s perfect season to this point is undoubtedly its come-from-behind win against Oregon back in mid-October, orchestrated by a game-winning drive from Heisman Trophy hopeful Michael Penix Jr. But Washington’s and Penix’s stock hasn’t really risen much since. In the six games following, the Huskies have just one double-digit win and have failed to score more than 24 points on three occasions. That has led to many questioning Washington’s status as a national title contender.

Meanwhile, it’s been nothing but up for the Ducks following their lone defeat of the season. Oregon has won the six games since, all by multiple scores and by an average of 26 points.  Quarterback Bo Nix recently eclipsed Penix Jr. to become the nation’s leader in passing yards (3,906 to 3,899). Nix’s 37 passing touchdowns to just two interceptions have boosted his Heisman Trophy campaign. That award and a trip to the College Football Playoff could hinge on what type of performance Nix puts together in this game.

Oregon is 10-2 against the spread, while Washington is sitting at 5-6-1.

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How to watch and stream Washington vs. Oregon

Opening kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on Friday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. ABC will provide coverage for the game and it will be streaming on the ESPN app.