Pac-10 picks

Saturday’s games Oregon at Washington St. (-3.5)

Time: 2 p.m.

When it rains, it pours. The way this season has gone, the Ducks might want to invest in jackets.

The pick: WSU 24, Oregon 17

Stanford at Notre Dame (-4.5)

Time: 11:30 a.m. TV: NBC

The Cardinal had a chance against USC. Now it’s back to reality.

The pick: Notre Dame 17, Stanford 10

California at USC (-7.5)

Time: 12:30 p.m. TV: ABC

Bad news, Bears: USC is the nation’s best.

The pick: USC 35, Cal 27

San Jose St. at Washington (-18)

Time: 12:30 p.m.

The Huskies have to beat someone this year, don’t they?

The pick: Washington 28, San Jose State 20

Arizona at UCLA (-10.5)

Time: 3:30 p.m. TV: FSN

The Wildcats find out it isn’t as easy to stay close when you’re on the road.

The pick: UCLA 30, Arizona 13

Last week: Straight up, 3-1; against the spread, 3-1. Overall: Straight up, 26-7; against the spread, 15-16.

– Glenn Kasses, Staff writer