Projecting the over/under win totals in the Pac-12
First came the vote to play; then came the revised schedule; and now, naturally, come the wagering options.
BetOnline.ag has released regular-season win totals for each Pac-12 team in the upcoming, seven-game regular season.
Our team-by-team projections will be published later this month, but the Hotline couldn’t resist a bit of fun with the BetOnline totals.
Please note:
• Push = we agree with the projection and would not place a wager on the bet we’re not actually placing a wager on.
• BetOnline totals account for the crossover matchups on championship weekend but not the outcome of bowl games.
Here we go ...
Arizona
CROSSOVER GAME >> at Washington
WIN TOTAL >> 1
OUR PICK >> Push
COMMENT >> The rugged start will frame what might be
Kevin Sumlin’s third and final season.
Arizona State
CROSSOVER GAME >> vs. Cal
WIN TOTAL >> 4.5
OUR PICK >> Over
COMMENT >> Toughest games are the first two: USC and Cal. Split those, and the Devils are well set.
Cal
CROSSOVER GAME >> at Arizona State
WIN TOTAL >> 4.5
OUR PICK >> Over
COMMENT >> Continuity is key after the disrupted offseason, and Cal has plenty of it, everywhere.
Colorado
CROSSOVER GAME >> at Stanford
WIN TOTAL >> 1.5
OUR PICK >> Over
COMMENT >> Winnable crossover game puts the Buffs in position for at least two victories.
Oregon
CROSSOVER GAME >> vs. UCLA
WIN TOTAL >> 6
OUR PICK >> Under
COMMENT >> Over doesn’t carry enough margin for error. We considered a Push, however.
Oregon State
CROSSOVER GAME >> at Utah
WIN TOTAL >> 1.5
OUR PICK >> Over
COMMENT >> Expecting OSU to again beat expectations. Oddsmakers haven’t learned their lesson.
Stanford
CROSSOVER GAME >> vs. Colorado
WIN TOTAL >> 3.5
OUR PICK >> Under
COMMENT >> The even-year schedule features Oregon,
Cal and Washington on the road.
UCLA
CROSSOVER GAME >> at Oregon
WIN TOTAL >> 3.5
OUR PICK >> Under
COMMENT >> Multiple upsets would be required for the Bruins to win four. Tough to envision.
USC
CROSSOVER GAME >> vs. Washington State
WIN TOTAL >> 5.5
OUR PICK >> Over
COMMENT >> Beat either ASU (home) or Utah (road), and the Over moves well within reach
Utah
CROSSOVER GAME >> vs.
Oregon State
WIN TOTAL >> 4.5
OUR PICK >> Over
COMMENT >> The seventh game (on championship weekend) will be the key to the fifth win.
Washington
CROSSOVER GAME >> vs. Arizona
WIN TOTAL >> 4.5
OUR PICK >> Under
COMMENT >> With Cal and Oregon on the road, the Huskies have no margin for error on the Over.
Washington State
CROSSOVER GAME >> at USC
WIN TOTAL >> 2
OUR PICK >> Under
COMMENT >> Shortened season will produce a long slog for WSU in Nick Rolovich’s first year.