Big 12: All Pokes Picks For Week 5 Big 12 Matchups
With the Oklahoma State Cowboys on their bye week, Kade Kimble and Ivan White of All Pokes took a peak at each Big 12 matchup taking place in Week 5 of college football. Here's how their picks went:
Cinciannati (-1) vs. BYU
Ivan: BYU rebounds and gets its first Big 12 win against Cincinnati. The Cougars’ second half doomed them at Kansas last week, but at home in a Friday night environment, they’ll get the job done. BYU +1
Kade: With two new Big 12 teams playing each other, having both started 0-1 in conference play, this game should be interesting. However, BYU winning at home seems like the likely outcome. BYU +1
Texas (-16.5) vs. Kansas
Ivan: The Jayhawks shocked Texas the last time the two played in Austin, but don’t expect that this time. While Kansas should be able to keep it close in this ranked matchup, the Longhorns should remain undefeated. Kansas +16.5
Kade: The Longhorns are no joke this year. They're easily the highest-ranking Big 12 team across the nation at No. 3 in the AP poll. Kansas has been a fun team this season, but this will be a wake-up call for them. Texas -16.5
Texas Tech (-8.5) vs. Houston
Ivan: Texas Tech was expected to be a dark horse Big 12 contender this season, but the Red Raiders have three one-possession losses already. Against Houston, they’ll have another one of those tight games but finally end up on the right side. Houston +8.5
Kade: If Texas Tech can look anything like they did in their loss against Oregon, they can easily cover in this matchup. They've also got losses to Wyoming and West Virginia, though. I think they turn it around and take the game while covering. Texas Tech -8.5
Baylor vs. UCF (-12.5)
Ivan: UCF put up a tough fight last week against Kansas State, but couldn’t pull out the win. Now with a game in front of their home fans, the Knights can announce their Big 12 arrival against Baylor. UCF -12.5
Kade: While UCF took a loss to Kansas State last week, they should be able to get in the Big 12 win column while defeating Baylor handily. UCF -12.5
Oklahoma (-20) vs. Iowa State
Ivan: OU was not dominant in its win last week at Cincinnati, but that could change this week. With Iowa State visiting Norman, the Sooners should be able to win big. Oklahoma -20
Kade: With how bad the Iowa State offense has been at times and how good Oklahoma's defense has looked this season, the Sooners should be able to cover this steep spread. There's also a chance the Sooners' offense starts rolling once again. Oklahoma -20
TCU (-14) vs. West Virginia
Ivan: West Virginia has looked solid so far this season, but a trip to TCU may not be so kind to the Mountaineers. The Horned Frogs continue their win streak with a nice win at home under the lights. TCU -14
Kade: Ever since the close loss to Colorado, TCU has looked pretty solid. While it might not feel like a dominating win, the Horned Frogs should be able to take care of business in Fort Worth. TCU -14
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