Every week, the Star’s Michael Lev, Justin Spears and Alec White will pick the winner of the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ football game and others throughout the Pac-12.
This week, the guys pick the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-Washington State game and five other Pac-12 games. For in-depth breakdowns of each matchup, check out the latest episode of the Wildcast Podcast on Apple, Spotify or The Wildcaster App.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ at Washington State (-15): Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. on Pac-12 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
The pick: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ +15
The Wildcats have covered in four straight games, bringing their season record against the spread (ATS) to 6-4. However, the Wildcats are just 2-5 ATS against the spread in their last seven meetings with the Cougars.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ is winless in its last two trips to Pullman (2018, 2016) and has allowed 69 points to Wazzu both times.
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The Cougars are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games, six of which have come against Pac-12 opponents.
Spears and Lev are backing ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ to cover once again, believing the Cats are no longer an easy out for Pac-12 opponents. White thinks Wazzu will have the advantage at home in possibly rainy conditions and is picking the Cougars to win and cover.
Against the spread
Lev’s pick: Washington State wins but ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ covers
Spears’ pick: Washington State wins but ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ covers
White’s pick: Washington State wins and covers
Score predictions
Lev’s pick: Washington State win 31-27
Spears’ pick: Washington State wins 28-21
White’s pick: Washington State wins 34-17
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Will Plummer (15) picks out wide receiver Boobie Curry (2) for a throw against Utah in the third quarter of their Pac12 game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., November 13, 2021.
Over/Under: 52.5 points
The pick: Over
The total has gone over in the last five ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-Wazzu matchups, so Lev and White are predicting that streak continues based on their score predictions. Plus, two of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s last three games have gone over the projected total.
But weather conditions in Pullman at kickoff call for temperatures in the upper-30’s with a chance of rain, which could limit the scoring. Spears is siding with under 52.5 points for the two teams.
Other Pac-12 matchups
Washington at Colorado (+6.5): Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. on Pac-12 Network
Lev’s pick: Washington wins, but Colorado covers
Spears’ pick: Washington wins, but Colorado covers
White’s pick: Colorado wins outright
USC quarterback Jaxson Dart got to celebrate this touchdown against ASU on Saturday, but the Trojans ended up losing 31-16 and are now just 4-5.
UCLA at USC (+3): Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. on FOX
Lev’s pick: UCLA wins and covers
Spears’ pick: USC wins outright
White’s pick: UCLA wins and covers
Cal at Stanford (+1.5):Â Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. on Pac-12 Network
Lev’s pick: Cal wins and covers
Spears’ pick: Cal wins and covers
White’s pick: Cal wins and covers
No. 3 Oregon at No. 23 Utah (-3): Saturday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. on ABC
Lev’s pick: Oregon wins outright
Spears’ pick: Oregon wins outright
White’s pick: Utah wins and covers
Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) is chased by Washington State defensive back Daniel Isom in the fourth quarter Saturday. The Ducks can win the Pac-12 North with a win at Utah this week.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State at Oregon State (+3): Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
Lev’s pick: Oregon State wins outright
Spears’ pick: Oregon State wins outright
White’s pick: ASU wins and covers
Season records
Lev: 27-22 straight up, 26-22-1 against the spread, 5-5 picking the over/under
Spears: 24-20 SU, 24-24-1 ATS, 5-5 O/U
White: 31-18 SU, 21-27-1 ATS, 6-4 O/U
Contact sports producer Alec White at 573-4161 or awhite1@tucson.com.
On Twitter: @alecwhite_UA
Alec White
Digital Sports Producer & Reporter
