{"id":23771,"date":"2010-07-02T13:33:35","date_gmt":"2010-07-02T18:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=23771"},"modified":"2010-07-02T13:35:14","modified_gmt":"2010-07-02T18:35:14","slug":"pac-10-conference-betting-odds-predictions-2010-20710","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-football\/pac-10-conference-betting-odds-predictions-2010-20710\/","title":{"rendered":"Pac 10 Conference: NCAA Football Gambling Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>NCAA Football Betting \u2013 2010 Pac Ten Preview<\/h2>\n<p>CappersPicks.com brings you the only\u00a0<a title=\"College Football Handicapping\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/ncaa-football\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>college football handicapping<\/strong><\/a> guide you\u2019ll need. Use the\u00a0<a title=\"College Football Previews\" href=\"\/ncaaf\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>College football previews<\/strong><\/a> for the 2010 NCAA football season to help you with your college football handicapping at our top sportsbooks online this season. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/handicappers\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR TOP CAPPERS FOR NCAA FOOTBALL BETTING &#8212;&#8211;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whereas some NCAA Division-1 football conferences have a very clear picture for 2010, the Pac-10 makes for some very intriguing betting for several reasons. For one, we have several exciting offenses that like to play in shootouts. Secondly, almost every team in the conference feels it has a shot at winning the whole thing.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, a scandal could jeopardize one top contender\u2019s eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>The big school in question, of course, is\u00a0<strong>USC. <\/strong>It has no listed odds because of a recruiting scandal involving Reggie Bush that has left the Trojans banned from postseason play and bowl games for two years. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23772\" style=\"margin: 1px; border: 3px solid #ffffff;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/pac10-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite the punishment, we have to discuss USC because it could play the role of spectacular spoiler and post the conference\u2019s top record this season. The Trojans\u2019 phenomenal front seven, which led them to the nation\u2019s top scoring defense last year, all return for 2010. USC\u2019s offense is decent but unspectacular.<\/p>\n<p>But enough about the ineligible. The Pac-10\u2019s top odds go to\u00a0<strong>Oregon <\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>Oregon State<\/strong>, both of which have\u00a0<strong>+250 <\/strong>odds to win the conference. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/go\/bovada\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 1px; border: 3px solid #ffffff;\" src=\"http:\/\/banners.wgmg.co.cr\/aspx\/affiliateGetImage.aspx?ID_SC=1445&amp;ID_I=342\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The exciting Oregon Ducks have to soldier on without star quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who is suspended for the season. However, Oregon still has options behind center with guys like senior Nate Costa on board. The Ducks\u2019 entire offensive line returns, as do several other key playmakers, and they probably have the conference\u2019s fastest defense (even if it\u2019s a bit undersized).<\/p>\n<p>Oregon State will intrigue many bettors because they have a dynamic running and pass-catching threat out of the backfield in Jacquizz Rodgers. His brother James is a solid receiver too, but is sophomore quarterback Ryan Katz good enough to lead this team to the Pac-10 title? The Beavers\u2019 defense is in a similar boat in that it relies too heavily on one star \u2013 in this case, defensive tackle Stephen Paea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UCLA (+350) <\/strong>hopes to make a move in 2010. The Bruins\u2019 offense struggled in 2009 but co-ordinator Norm Chow believes it can improve on last year\u2019s anemic showing with new recruits like Malcolm Jones and Jordon James taking handoffs. The Bruins\u2019 schedule could really hurt them, though; I can\u2019t help but think +350 isn\u2019t nearly enough value.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Washington (+500) <\/strong>may be a better bet than UCLA. Quarterback Jake Locker is viewed as a legit NFL prospect and he\u2019s joined by strong offensive weapons like running back Chris Polk, who ran for 1,100-plus yards last year, plus wideout Jermaine Kearse. The defense could be a liability again, however; it allowed 26.7 points per game last season and returns only six starters.<\/p>\n<p>What about\u00a0<strong>Arizona (+500)? <\/strong>The Wildcats are yet another Pac-10 team with good scoring potential, as quarterback Nick Foles and tailback Nate Grigsby are back. The \u201cD\u201d returns good pass rushers like Brooks Reed and Rick Elmore, who combined for 19 sacks last season, but loses seven starters from last year\u2019 group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pac-10 has so many teams in similar situations that it\u2019s tough to make a pick. USC would be the class of the conference but they can\u2019t factor in to the betting. I like the dynamic Oregon Ducks to get it done this season. They can score with everyone else in the Pac-10, even without Masoli, and their speedy \u201cD\u201d could be superior to the competition. If the Beavers had a steadier quarterback, they\u2019d be the pick.<\/p>\n<p>Pick:\u00a0<strong>Oregon +250<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep checking back with Cappers Picks + Cappers Picks\u00a0<a title=\"CFB Betting Forums\" href=\"\/forums\/college-football-betting\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>College football betting forums<\/strong><\/a> for more 2010 CFB previews coming daily: \u00a0(In No Particular Order).<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/go\/bovada\">WAGER AT OUR BEST FOOTBALL WAGERING SPORTSBOOK JUSTBET.COM FOR ALL THE 2010 CFB SEASON GAMES \u2013 PLUS GET NCAAF FUTURE LINES! Click Here Now!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for Pac Ten football betting odds? 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