NCAAF Conference Championship Weekend

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In the upcoming Pac-12 Championship in Las Vegas, the No. 5 Oregon Ducks take on the No. 3 Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium on Friday with an 8 p.m. ET kickoff (ABC).

Oregon enters the championship with impressive momentum, concluding the regular season with a six-game winning streak, triumphing in each game by two scores or more, including two victories against ranked opponents. Throughout the season, the Ducks consistently scored 30 or more points in all 12 games and held their last two opponents to under 14 points.

Washington, despite recent struggles remains undefeated and are eagerly eyeing a spot in the CFP Playoff. The Huskies faced close calls in their final three games all ending with one-score differences. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., after a stellar start to the season, experienced a downturn throwing for less than 205 yards in each of the last two games.

Oregon lived up to its season-long hype, dominating with an average winning margin of 32.2 points per game (26.7 against Pac-12 opponents). Quarterback Bo Nix emerged as a Heisman front-runner during the six-game win streak, producing four consecutive 360-yard passing performances and a total of 20 touchdowns. Defensively, Oregon held four of its last five opponents to under 20 points.

The Ducks boasted impressive offensive statistics, scoring 45.3 points per game, and averaging 541.1 total yards including 351.4 passing yards and 189.7 rushing yards. Their efficiency was evident in a 52.7 percent conversion rate on third downs and an 85.7 percent scoring rate in the red zone. Defensively, they allowed 15.9 points and 306.9 total yards per game.

Washington, in pursuit of an unblemished season, faces the challenge with the dynamic Michael Penix Jr. leading the offense, accounting for 35 total touchdowns. The Huskies averaged 38.0 points per game and 468.1 total yards showcasing strength in passing yards 345.5, but relative weakness in rushing yards 122.6 Their third-down conversion rate was 45.8 percent and they scored on 84.4 percent of red zone trips.

The Ducks must secure a victory to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff and we predict that after tonight’s matchup there will be no doubt, they are the undisputed champions of the Pac-12. Oregon had a dominant streak while Washington barely managed to scrape through. The momentum strongly favors Oregon will be driven to dominate securing a comfortable lead that the Huskies won't be able to overcome. The pivotal factor in this game will be Oregon's defense which is prepared to apply consistent pressure on Penix and create challenges for the Huskies in moving the chains Nix will exploit Washington's 124th-ranked pass defense solidifying his Heisman legacy.

Headlines 🚨

On This Day in Sport History: 1984 50^th Heisman trophy award goes to Doug Flutie from Boston College,

1991 Miami QB Dan Marino sets NFL record when he reaches 3,000 yards passing for the 8^th time in his career,

1996 Wayne Gretzky becomes first and only player in NHL history to reach 3000-point plateau.

NFL made its first ever MNF change kicking the Patriots vs. Chiefs out and putting the Eagles vs. Seahawks instead.

Should Alabama upset No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in the SEC championship game Nick Saban said Thursday that it would "be a disrespect to the SEC if there isn't an SEC representation in the CFP.

UCLA freshman quarterback Dante Moore expected to enter the transfer portal.

Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

LeBron James says he would skip a NBA game to watch his sons NCAA debut at USC.

The Detroit Pistons became the first team in eight years to go winless for a full month of an NBA season.

Tiger Woods said his surgically repaired right foot and ankle held up well over the opening 18 holes at the Hero World Challenge on Thursday.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🏀 Wizards at Magic

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Orlando

🏀 76ers at Celtics

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games

🏀 Knicks at Raptors

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing Toronto

🏀 Grizzlies at Magic

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas

• Dallas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Memphis

🏀 Spurs at Pelicans

• New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

• New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

🎓🏀 #4 CONN at #5 KU

• The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas's last 11 games at home 

🎓🏀 #1 PUR at NW

• Purdue is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Northwestern

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northwestern's last 5 games when playing at home against Purdue

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northwestern's last 7 games when playing Purdue

🎓🏈 #5 ORE at #3 WASH

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Oregon 

🎓🏈 #18 OKST at #7 TEX

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 10 games

🎓🏈 #1 UGA at #8 BAMA

• The total has gone OVER in 9 of Georgia's last 11 games when playing Alabama

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Alabama's last 5 games

🎓🏈 #14 LOU at #4 FSU

• The total has gone OVER in 7 of Louisville's last 9 games when playing Florida State

🏈 Lions at Saints

• Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

🏈 Colts at Titans

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 5 games when playing Tennessee

🏈 Chargers at Patriots

• The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Chargers's last 9 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Chargers's last 5 games on the road

• New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Chargers

• New England is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Chargers

🏈 Broncos at Texans

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Denver

🏈 Panthers at Buccaneers

• Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Carolina

• Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina

🏈 Chiefs at Packers

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 6 games at home

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🎓🏈 NCAAF

28% of bets and 47% of money is on ORE -9

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15% of bets and 35% of money is on UNDER 47 SMU at TUL

39% of bets and 73% of money is on UNDER 47.5 LOU at FSU

🏀 NBA

51% of bets and 72% of money is on TOR -2

60% of bets and 82% of money is on OVER 237.5 SAS at NOP

56% of bets and 87% of money is on DEN -2

🎓🏀 NCAAB

35% of bets and 57% of money is on XAV +8.5

19% of bets and 47% of money is on FRES +14.5

22% of bets and 64% of money is on UNDER 142.5 FRES at BYU

22% of bets and 92% of money is on UNDER 136 PUR at NW

🏈 NFL

25% of bets and 68% of money is on OVER 41 ARI at PIT

60% of bets and 83% of money is on DEN +3

51% of bets and 70% of money is on OVER 47 DET at NO

25% of bets and 63% of money is on CAR +5

60% of bets and 86% of money is on UNDER 37 CAR at TB

43% of bets and 62% of money is on SF -3

41% of bets and 79% of money is on OVER 40.5 CLE at LAR

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Weekend Picks 🔒

NCAAF

Oregon -9.5 | Analysis above

Tulane -3.5 | The Green Wave have a tough defense that can make things difficult on a backup quarterback. SMU’s Kevin Jennings has thrown only 46 passes in his 2 years in college. The Mustangs may need to lean on their ground game and Tulane have a solid run defense only allowing 86 rush yards per game and 2.95 per attempt.

NCAAB

George Washington +9 | George Washington has been playing well this season led by Bishop IV and company. They have the advantage on the 3 which will help them keep this game close.

NFL

49ers -3 | This is a great spot for the visitors here. Not only do they have revenge in mind for the NFC Championship Game where they lost their quarterbacks due to injury but they have a major rest advantage. The 49ers last played in Seattle on Thanksgiving, and will have 10 days off to rest and prepare. 

Falcons -2.5 | Atlanta features the best rushing attack New York has faced this season- Bijan Robinson and co. should feast against the Jets' 27th-ranked run defense. Ridder simply needs to take care of the football, keeping the chains moving when Atlanta picks its spots to pass.