Pac-10 picks
Saturday’s games:
Washington State (-25) at Idaho
At Martin Stadium
Time: 7:30 p.m. TV: FSN
It’s a road game at home, and it’s a big win for WSU.
The pick: WSU 31, Idaho 3
Oregon at Oklahoma (-27.5)
Time: 12:30 p.m. TV: ABC
Wind comes sweeping down the plain — and takes the Ducks with it.
The pick: Oklahoma 55, Oregon 17
Wisconsin (-11.5) at Arizona
Time: 1 p.m. TV: FSN
Without Anthony Davis, the Badgers have to eke out wins, even against the Wildcats.
The pick: Wisconsin 16, Arizona 10
New Mexico at Oregon State (-12.5)
Time: 1 p.m.
Perhaps the Beavers ought to consider an easier non-conference slate in 2005.
The pick: Oregon State 24, New Mexico 21
UCLA at Washington (Pick ‘em)
Time: 4 p.m. TV: ABC
Two weeks of preparation leading in for Washington, one more week of disappointment afterward.
The pick: UCLA 30, Washington 17
Iowa at Arizona State (-1)
Time: 7 p.m.
Dirk Koetter’s offense still hasn’t found that 2002 groove. Won’t happen this week, either.
The pick: Iowa 17, Arizona State 14
USC (-26) at BYU
Time: 7 p.m. TV: ESPN
In the battle of the acronyms, always take the better team. Actually, do that in any game.
The pick: USC 44, BYU 9
Last week: Straight up, 5-4; against the spread, 2-7. Overall: Straight up, 12-5; against the spread, 5-11.