Pac-12 Predictions: Week 9 Picks against the spread
By Gabe Encinas
Oct 22, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) passes against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
- Date: Saturday October 31, 2015
- Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
- Location: Pasadena, CA
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Networks
- Spread: UCLA -20.5
- Over/Under Total: 63.5
UCLA came in out a dominant performance last weekend vs California, and they’ll look to keep the ball rolling this week vs Colorado.
UCLA’s defense has taken a hit at the depth chart, but they’ll still putting it all together and able to compete.The Buffaloes have a few playmakers on defense, but not enough to make a dent on this Bruin defense and give them a scare at the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Josh Rosen was a superstar last Thursday, and should be able to continue his performance vs a very pedestrian Colorado defense.
As 20.5 point underdogs, Colorado will really have limit the mistakes and 3-and-outs to avoid getting blown out. To win, they’ll need to keep the ball out of Josh Rosen’s hands, or frustrate him early, and get under his skin to shake him up a bit. 20.5 is a lot of point, but I think UCLA comes up big and covers this week.
Next: Oregon State at Utah