Conference play begins for the Pac-12 this weekend and Colorado (1-2) opens on the road against Arizona State (2-1) Saturday. Kickoff is at 10:30 p.m. ET at Sun Devil Stadium. Below, we look at the Colorado vs. Arizona State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
Colorado opened the season with a 35-7 win over Northern Colorado but has scored only 7 total points in two games since. The Buffaloes gave No. 7 Texas A&M a scare but fell 10-7 and then was shut out 30-0 by Minnesota. QB Brendon Lewis has just 1 touchdown pass through three games.
Arizona State started the season with a pair of big wins but could not overcome 16 penalties and 4 turnovers in a 27-17 loss to BYU on the road last week. The Sun Devils average 224.3 rushing yards per game and have scored 11 rushing touchdowns through three games.
Colorado at Arizona State odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Colorado +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Arizona State -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +14.5 (-120) | Arizona State -14.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Colorado at Arizona State odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Arizona State 38, Colorado 13
Money line
Arizona State has been its own worst enemy and that was exposed by a quality BYU team. Colorado is not that team, as it has scored only 7 points in two games against FBS teams.
Colorado is 3-8 against ASU since joining the Pac-12, but it won three of the last four matchups.
This Arizona State team is going to be in the mix for the Pac-12 South title and is far more talented than Colorado this year. That said, with the line at -650 for the Sun Devils, PASS on the ML.
Against the spread
Arizona State failed to cover the spread in all three games this season. Colorado covered the spread in only its 10-7 loss to Texas A&M.
Arizona State is 5-1 ATS against Colorado at home in the last six head-to-head meetings and it is 4-2 ATS in its last six conference games.
Arizona State should be able to win easily.
Take ARIZONA STATE -14.5 (-105).
Over/Under
Neither team had a game hit the Over yet this season. With a projected total in the 40s, it is going to be easier to achieve.
Arizona State will get back on track and score in the 30s, while Colorado will get more than just a touchdown.
Take OVER 44.5 (-112).
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