Welcome to a brand new weekly function on the Hotline, an early have a look at the betting strains and level totals for upcoming Pac-12 video games.
It would seem on this area every Monday morning all through the season, with our picks (in opposition to the unfold) publishing each Wednesday.
Not solely was sports activities wagering deemed authorized by the Supreme Court docket in 2018, it’s enjoying an more and more giant function in school soccer because the Pac-12 and different conferences decide the best way to greatest monetize the information.
The knowledge beneath is offered for leisure functions solely (except it’s not).
All instances Pacific. Over/Below in parenthesis.
*** Be aware: Video games in opposition to FCS opponents not included (Washington, Oregon, Utah and UCLA).
Colorado at Air Drive
Line: Colorado +17.5 (45.5)
Remark: Deeply telling concerning the perceived state of the CU program that it could be an underdog in opposition to a Mountain West group. Air Drive, which beat the Buffaloes three years in the past (in additional time), is 6-3 in opposition to the unfold in its final 9 video games in opposition to the Pac-12.
Washington State at Wisconsin
Line: WSU +18.5 (46.5)
Remark: After all Wisconsin has an elite tailback: The newest within the lineage is Braelon Allen, who rushed for 1,300 yards final season. The Cougars are 4-1 in opposition to the unfold of their previous 5 highway video games.
UNLV at Cal
Line: Cal -13.5 (50.5)
Remark: UNLV opened in opposition to Idaho State on Week Zero and has had two weeks to organize for the Bears. Cal is 6-2 in opposition to the unfold because the center of final season.
Arizona State at Oklahoma State
Line: ASU +11.5 (54.5)
Remark: The Cowboys return seven offensive starters, together with quarterback Spencer Sanders, from a group that gained 12 video games final season. ASU is 1-4 in opposition to the unfold in its final 5 highway video games.
USC at Stanford
Line: USC -9.5 (65.5)
Remark: Terrific quarterback duel between USC’s Caleb Williams and Stanford’s Tanner McKee, maybe the perfect NFL prospect within the Pac-12. The Trojans are 3-7 in opposition to the unfold of their previous 10 convention openers — a lot of them in opposition to Stanford within the second week of the season.
Oregon State at Fresno State
Line: Oregon State +1.5 (60.5)
Remark: We anticipate OSU coach Jonathan Smith counting on his floor sport to manage the clock in what needs to be a scorching, hostile surroundings. 4 of the Beavers’ final 5 video games have gone below the full.
Mississippi State at Arizona
Line: Arizona +8.5 (61.5)
Remark: The final time MSU coach Mike Leach set foot in Tucson, with Washington State in 2017, there have been 95 factors scored — and his Cougars gained by three touchdowns. This needs to be a lot, a lot nearer. However the complete? Feels low.
*** Traces taken from BetMGM. Statistics and traits taken from Phil Steele Journal and oddsshark.com
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