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Wise is the bettor who consults Nick’s No-Nonsense Betting Tips before logging on to his sportsbook.
As always, my selections come with incredibly accurate game scores and just enough commentary to keep me from drinking too much Red Bull.
And I’m already on my second can, so let’s get on with the picks!
No. 19 Colorado at No. 10 Oregon
Saturday, September 23
12:30 pm PT, ABC
This is where reality likely sets in for Colorado. The Buffaloes have beaten some good teams thus far, but now they’re playing some dawgs.
Deion may have recruited some talented players in the off-season, but Oregon’s are better. That “dawgs” reference probably didn’t work well in Seattle.
Expect the Ducks to dominate both sides of the line and for Bo Nix to put himself back into the National spotlight.
The Duck “Wears his Stunna Glasses at Noon.”
UO wins easily.
Oregon 41, Colorado 24
No. 14 Oregon State at No. 21 Washington State
Saturday, September 23
4:00 pm PT, FOX
Let’s go f*****g Cougs (followed by an aggressive oooooooohhhh out loud).
I am a WSU alum, after all.
This is a big one for Oregon State and a big one for my Cougars. It feels like one of these teams is destined to make a run this season. And it all starts here.
Well, it really starts here for OSU. The Beavers have dispatched a fairly easy schedule of opponents thus far, and WSU should prove to be their first real test.
Washington State may struggle to stop the run but should be able to pressure DJ Uiagalelei on a consistent basis.
Badgers check, Beavers check, checkmate.
Cougs in a brawl.
Washington State 28, Oregon State 27
Cal at No. 8 Washington
Saturday, September 23
7:30 pm PT, ESPN
I gotta be honest with you guys. I was offered free tickets to this game, and I passed, and it was associated with a rich company.
Now, that may have had something to do with the Cougs playing, but it also has to do with me feeling California isn’t good. Against most teams, they could hang around and find a way to lose in the end.
But Washington’s offense hasn’t done any hanging around this year. The Golden Bears are gonna need explosive plays if they’re gonna win this game, and they’re not gonna get enough.
Baha Men, let ‘em out,
Dawgs by thirteen.
Washington 41, Cal 28
