No analyst is picking Oregon State to keep this game close, let alone pull off a win. For example, prognosticators from The Oregonian/OregonLive picked Washington to win by an average of 47 points. That margin is 10 points more than the spread. After a rough stretch of blowouts in conference play, Oregon State turned a corner the last two weeks with a win over California and five-point loss to Utah. Meanwhile, the Huskies have won their first quarters this year by a combined 79-7 margin. The Beavers can earn more respect the longer they keep the game within reach, even if they ultimately fall as expected.
Oregon State Beavers at Washington Huskies: 5 Lingering Questions
