Oregon running back Bucky Irving (0) celebrates after his touchdown against Washington State with offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, right, and offensive lineman Steven Jones, back, during the first half of their game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.

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Are the home 'dogs about to have their day?

Five of the six matchups in the Pac-12 Conference this week feature home underdogsΒ β€” some by double digits.

Even No. 13 Utah is getting points in a pivotal matchup against No. 8 Oregon in Salt Lake City.

The Star's Pac-12 prognosticatorsΒ β€” Brett Fera, Michael Lev and Justin SpearsΒ β€” all had the same record last week: 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread.

See below for this week's picks and season records.

For more on this week’s predictionsΒ β€” including a breakdown of the Arizona-Oregon State gameΒ β€” check out The Wildcast Podcast. It’s available onΒ Apple,Β SpotifyΒ or wherever you get your podcasts.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

Matchup: No. 8 Oregon (-6.5) at No. 13 Utah

Time/TV: 12:30 p.m., FOX/11

Fera’s prediction: Oregon to win and cover

Lev’s prediction: Utah to win outright

Spears’ prediction:Β Utah to win outright Β 

USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch, right, reacts with running back Quinten Joyner after returning a punt during the second half of the Trojans' game against Utah on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Matchup:Β No. 24 USC (-10.5) at Cal

Time/TV: 1 p.m., Pac-12 Networks

Fera’s prediction: USC to win and cover

Lev’s prediction:Β USC to win and cover

Spears’ prediction:Β USC to win and cover

Matchup:Β No. 5 Washington (-26.5) at Stanford

Time/TV: 4 p.m., FS1

Fera’s prediction: Washington to win, Stanford to cover

Lev’s prediction: Washington to win and cover

Spears’ prediction:Β Washington to win and coverΒ 

UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, left, battles with Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano during the second half of their game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Matchup:Β Colorado (+17.5) at No. 23 UCLA

Time/TV: 4:30 p.m., ABC/9

Fera’s prediction: UCLA to win, Colorado to cover

Lev’s prediction:Β UCLA to win, Colorado to cover

Spears’ prediction:Β UCLA to win, Colorado to cover

Matchup: Washington State (-6) at Arizona State

Time/TV: 5 p.m., Pac-12 Networks

Fera’s prediction: Washington State to win and cover

Lev’s prediction: Arizona State to win outright

Spears’ prediction: Washington State to win and cover

Arizona offensive lineman Wendell Moe (72), quarterback Noah Fifita (11) and offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) helped the Wildcats to a dominant win over ranked Washington State on Oct. 14, 2023, in Pullman, Washington.

Matchup: No. 11 Oregon State (-3) at Arizona

Time/TV: 7:30 p.m., ESPN

Fera’s prediction: Arizona to win outright

Lev’s prediction:Β Arizona to win outright

Spears’ prediction:Β Arizona to win outright

LAST WEEK

Fera: 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread

Lev: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS

Spears: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS

SEASON TO DATE

Fera: 37-10 SU, 23-23-1 ATS

Lev: 40-7 SU, 24-22-1 ATS

Spears: 35-12 SU, 26-20-1 ATS

In the final weekend of October, No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 14 Utah highlights our game of the week.

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