Pac-12 picks: Underdogs Oregon State and Arizona State win outright, USC struggles and Utah rolls

Washington and Oregon State are playing a game on a Friday night. The Beavers are ranked, but the Huskies are not. Both teams are on the outskirts of the Pac-12 championship race. Washington is 6-2 and bowl-eligible, while Oregon is 3- 2. The game is a chance for Jonathan Smith to strengthen his resume with high-level road wins. He beat USC on road last season for the first time in 60 years.

The Beavers are looking for their first win away from Reser Stadium under coach Steve Smith. The opponent's final record is: Colorado (5-7), UCLA (4-8), Cal (8-5), Arizona ( 4- 8), 2020 (none), USC (3-4), Fresno State (2-6), Stanford ( 3- 5).

Oregon State and Arizona State are underdogs. Washington State is a favorite at Stanford. Arizona is the favorite against Utah. USC is struggling. The Pac-12 last week was 3-2, season: 30-25, and the game spread: 6-3. The game total: 67.5. It's possible that the team with the better defense wins. They're the first team to 12 wins in the conference. This game is on ESPN. Colorado is an underdog. Utah is favored by 17. 5. WSU is better defensively.

Arizona State will win the game outright. USC will struggle. Utah will roll. The Hotline gives its picks to Oregon State, Oregon, Stanford, Utah, USC and Arizona State.

Oregon State and Arizona State will win outright. USC struggles and Utah rolls.