Oregon at Washington

Oregon likes to run the football at #14 in the nation in rushing. But the offense has slowed down on the road, scoring 7 and 14 points its last two road contests. Both sailed UNDER, as part of a 5-2 run UNDER. The Ducks have gone seven straight road games UNDER the total. Oregon will look to run again as their QBs have combined for 12 TDs, 8 picks but they lost OL Doug Brenner last week (hip), out for season. The face a Washington run defense that ranks second nationally at 71.6 yards per game, on a 12-4 run UNDER at home against a team with a winning road record. True freshman quarterback Braxton Burmeister (2 TDs, 5 interceptions) is expected to make his fifth consecutive start since sophomore Justin Herbert fractured his collarbone. Washington is 21-9 UNDER the total at home against teams averaging 34+ points per game, so look for more defense than the oddsmakers expect. Back the UNDER.