This is a 10* PAC 12 GOY on Washington State.

While I do think an outright win is a possibility, in the end I'll recommend to grab as many points as you can in a contest that I see being decided by whichever team has its hands on the ball last.

Washington State is 10-5 and USC is 8-7. The Cougars though have now lost four straight ATS after their most recent 89-84 loss to Oregon as a 2.5-point favorite. That's now back-to-back conference losses as a favorite and despite the last setback though, note that WSU is still 8-4 ATS in its last 12 after three or more straight ATS losses in a row.

USC is coming off back-to-back conference home wins over Cal and Stanford. The Trojans were big favorites in each and covered, but now I feel they're getting a little TOO much respect here.

Honestly the way these teams matchup, I feel that the visitors have a legitimate shot at bouncing back and winning this one outright, while at the same time, everything now points to a classic letdown in opinion for the home side.

Grab the points, the play is indeed on WASHINGTON STATE.

Good luck, NP