The Pac-12 Conference isn't the only one working through tiebreaking scenarios as the regular season winds down.
The Star's Pac-12 prognosticators — Brett Fera, Michael Lev and Justin Spears — find themselves in a three-way tie in their season-long battle to beat the spread. All three are 34-30-1 heading into Week 12.
See below for this week's picks.
For more on our predictions — including a breakdown of the Arizona-Utah game — check out The Wildcast Podcast. It’s available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
FRIDAY, NOV. 17
Matchup: Colorado (+4) at Washington State
Time/TV: 8:30 p.m., FS1
Fera’s prediction: Colorado to win outright
Lev’s prediction: Colorado to win outright
Spears’ prediction: Colorado to win outright
SATURDAY, NOV. 18
Matchup: No. 22 Utah (+1) at No. 17 Arizona
Time/TV: 12:30 p.m., Pac-12 Networks
Fera’s prediction: Arizona to win and cover
Lev’s prediction: Arizona to win and cover
Spears’ prediction: Arizona to win and cover
Matchup: UCLA (+6) at USC
Time/TV: 1:30 p.m., ABC/9
Fera’s prediction: USC to win and cover
Lev’s prediction: USC to win and cover
Spears’ prediction: USC to win and cover
Oregon defensive back Evan Williams (33) celebrates with defensive end Brandon Dorlus (3) after recovering a USC fumble during the second half of their game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.
Matchup: No. 6 Oregon (-23.5) at Arizona State
Time/TV: 2 p.m., FOX/11
Fera’s prediction: Oregon to win, ASU to cover
Lev’s prediction: Oregon to win, ASU to cover
Spears’ prediction: Oregon to win, ASU to cover
Matchup: Cal (-6.5) at Stanford
Time/TV: 4:30 p.m., Pac-12 Networks
Fera’s prediction: Cal to win and cover
Lev’s prediction: Stanford to win outright
Spears’ prediction: Cal to win and cover
Oregon State defensive lineman Joe Golden, left, and linebacker Andrew Chatfield Jr. react during the first half of the Beavers' game against Stanford Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 62-17.
Matchup: No. 5 Washington (+2.5) at No. 11 Oregon State
Time/TV: 5:30 p.m., ABC/9
Fera’s prediction: Washington to win outright
Lev’s prediction: OSU to win and cover
Spears’ prediction: Washington to win outright
LAST WEEK
Fera: 4-2 straight up, 2-4 against the spread
Lev: 5-1 SU, 5-1 ATS
Spears: 3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS
SEASON TO DATE
Fera: 51-14 SU, 34-30-1 ATS
Lev: 54-11 SU, 34-30-1 ATS
Spears: 47-18 SU, 34-30-1 ATS
Arizona linebacker Jacob Manu and left tackle Jordan Morgan spoke to media on Tuesday ahead of the Wildcats' home finale against Utah. Video by Justin Spears / Arizona Daily Star
