Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Week 14 Pac-10 Lines

Coming up shortly: We catch up with Neal Babcock who was in attendance at ESPN's College Gameday in Tucson and preview the USC game with Josh Worthington.

In the meantime here are the quick Week 14 Pac-10 Football Gambling Line Predictions - home team in CAPS:

Arizona (+7) over USC: Arizona has played USC close for the last three years. This year is the best chance UA has in the Stoops era to topple USC. Arizona's defense, specifically the secondary and linebackers will be the key; if they can hold against an under-preforming Trojan offense Arizona has more than enough talent to win this game. If his ankle is healthy, look for Keola Antolin to cause some problems for the Trojan front line which has had trouble stopping smaller, shifty running backs in the last couple of years. Arizona may not win but anticipate a close game.

Oregon State (+10) over OREGON: Whatever the over is on points take it. Both the Beavers and Ducks have offenses capable of racking up the scoreboard. Last year's match-up ended with a combined score of over 100 points. Oregon has the home field advantage and Chip Kelly's offensive system may be too much for Oregon State but look for the Rodgers brothers and a scrappy Beaver team to keep the game close in an important rivalry game.

WASHINGTON (+7) over Cal: Pardon the pun but I'm taking all dogs this week. Cal has been notorious for letting down fans down the stretch and Seattle has been an increasingly tough place to play. Look for junior Jake Locker to make a statement about the resurgence of an energized Husky team.